- J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems will headline the inaugural 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show, produced by Global Citizen.
- This marks the first-ever halftime show in a FIFA tournament, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund which helps give every child a chance to learn, dream, and thrive. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit this cause.
- The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on 14 June, with 32 top clubs competing across the U.S. for the prestigious title.
FIFA and Global Citizen have officially announced that J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems will headline the groundbreaking inaugural FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show on Sunday, 13 July 2025, igniting the iconic MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey.
I am delighted to share that FIFA and Global Citizen will collaborate for the FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show to be headlined by J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems on Sunday, 13 July 2025, firing up the MetLife Stadium in 🇺🇸 New York New Jersey,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
For the first-ever halftime show in a FIFA competition, we’re proud to partner with @glblctzn to bring together a global superstar lineup. Together we are going to make history on a special occasion where football and music unites the world.”
This marks the first-ever halftime show in a FIFA tournament as the partnership will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, dedicated to empowering every child with the opportunity to learn, dream, and thrive. Every ticket sold contributes to a brighter future for children around the world.
This show will be unforgettable – not just for its spectacle on a landmark night, but also for the lasting impact it will make.
Looking forward to seeing @jbalvin, @dojacat and @temsbaby entertain the world, and special thanks to Global Citizen Co-Founder and CEO @hughcevans for your continued support and to Chris Martin of @Coldplay, who will curate what will be a show to remember!,” Infantino added.
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FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Performers
Headlining the event is global music icon J Balvin, a long-time ally of Global Citizen.
This will mark his fourth collaboration with the organization, having previously performed at pivotal moments during the COVID-19 pandemic, including One World: Together At Home, Global Goal: Unite For Our Future, and Vax Live.
Reflecting on the moment, Balvin shared on social media:
From Medellín to MetLife – I’m honored to headline the first-ever halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final. It’s a historic moment – for me, for Latin culture, and for every kid who dreams big.”
Joining him is GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum phenomenon Doja Cat, who returns after headlining the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park and Global Citizen LIVE in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 2021.
Also taking center stage is Nigerian powerhouse Tems – acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer who previously dazzled the Global Citizen Festival: Accra in 2022 with a performance that lit up Ghana’s historic Black Star Square.
Tems expressed her excitement online:
We’re going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment – to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. I can’t wait – see you at the FIFA Club World Cup final!”
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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to kick off on 14 June 2025, with 32 elite teams descending on the United States to compete for the prestigious title of the world’s finest club over the last four seasons, with 63 fixtures packed into 29 days.
The 32 clubs include the recently crowned UEFA Champions League winners PSG, multiple-time Premier League titans Chelsea and Spanish Giants Real Madrid, all of whom earned the right to feature in this inaugural tournament through consistent excellence.
Also joining them is Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, adding star power to the competition.
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