The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final is set to make history with its first-ever halftime show, featuring an impressive lineup of global superstars. Pitchfork recently reported that Doja Cat, Tems, and J Balvin will headline the highly anticipated event at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 13.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the inaugural extravaganza, marking a significant milestone for FIFA. This groundbreaking event could pave the way for future halftime shows, with FIFA’s president already teasing a potential Drake performance for the 2026 World Cup.
For fans eager to catch the performances, DAZN will livestream the halftime show on the day of the match. The production of the halftime show is supported in part by the Global Citizen nonprofit organization, with proceeds benefiting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This initiative aims to raise an ambitious $100 million to support educational efforts for children worldwide.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup tournament itself kicks off on June 14, with matches held across various venues in the United States. All eyes will be on these artists to deliver a memorable spectacle at the final.
Fortunately, these headlining artists bring a wealth of recent performance experience to the stage. Their past appearances suggest the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final’s halftime show will be a truly show-stopping event, especially as the league’s first venture into this kind of entertainment.
For instance, Doja Cat recently joined the “Grand National” tour for its Las Vegas stop, appearing as a special guest alongside Kendrick Lamar, Mustard, and SZA. She performed “Kiss Me More” with SZA, marking their first joint performance of the track since 2021.
Meanwhile, Tems recently captivated a large audience at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Dreamville Fest, sharing the stage with fellow music icons like J. Cole. A backstage interaction between Tems and J. Cole even went viral, highlighting her growing presence in the industry.
As J Balvin and his fellow headliners prepare for this historic performance, anticipation builds to see how they will make the FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show a truly special debut. A successful event could certainly lead to many more high-profile performances in future FIFA events.
