Tems, J Balvin and Doja Cat to headline first FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show

The ground-breaking performance will be broadcast live and free to a global audience via DAZN.com, marking a historic moment in both football and entertainment.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is poised to become the most widely viewed global club football competition to date, as 32 of the world’s top teams compete across 12 venues in 11 US cities. The tournament will culminate in the crowning of the first official FIFA club world champion.

The historic halftime show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a joint initiative between FIFA and Global Citizen announced at the Global Citizen NOW Summit in April. The fund aims to raise $100 million to provide children around the world with access to quality education and football. One dollar from every ticket sold for FIFA Club World Cup matches in the US will go towards this cause.

“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,” Tems said.

J Balvin said: “From Medellín to MetLife, I’m honoured 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.”

FIFA president Gianni Infantino described the partnership as a powerful symbol of unity and purpose. “Together, we are going to make history on a special occasion where football and music unite the world. Not only will this show be unforgettable, but with every ticket sold, we’re investing in the future of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.” 

Global Citizen CEO and co-founder Hugh Evans said: “To end extreme poverty, we need to ensure every child has access to quality education. We’re asking football fans everywhere to step up and be part of the movement driving real change.”

This will not be Tems’ fist performance at Global Citizen Festival after having headlined the 2022 edition in Accra where she was widely praised.

The festival will be J Balvin’s fourth collaboration, having previously performed during major pandemic-era events such as One World: Together At Home, Global Goal: Unite for Our Future, and Vax Live.

Doja Cat, meanwhile, joins the line-up after headlining the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park and Global Citizen LIVE in Paris in 2021.

Tickets and hospitality packages for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 are available here.