Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, is poised to make history as a headliner at the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show.
FIFA revealed on Monday, June 9, 2025, that Tems will perform at the Global Citizen-produced event alongside American rapper Doja Cat and Colombian superstar J Balvin.
The highly anticipated halftime show is scheduled to air on July 13 from MetLife Stadium.
“For the first-ever halftime show in a FIFA competition, we’re proud to partner with Global Citizen to bring together a global superstar lineup,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
“Together we are going to make history on a special occasion where football and music unite the world. FIFA and Global Citizen are partnering to support a powerful cause: giving every child the chance to learn, play, and dream. Not only that, but with every ticket sold, we’re investing in their future through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
“From Medellín to MetLife — I’m honored to headline the first-ever halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final,” J Balvin also said in a statement. “It’s a historic moment — for me, for Latin culture, and for every kid who dreams big.”
Speaking about her performance, Tems said, “We are 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 Club World Cup final!”
The FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the United States from June 14 to July 13 this summer.
In addition to producing this year’s Club World Cup halftime show, Global Citizen will also produce the World Cup Final show next year.
