FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show: J Balvin, Doja Cat & Tems To Headline Historic Debut

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FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show: For years, the Super Bowl halftime show has been the gold standard of sports-meets-spectacle, think Beyoncé setting the stage on fire, Shakira’s hips rewriting physics, The Weeknd getting lost in a maze of mirrors, and Rihanna casually performing with a baby bump like it’s just another Sunday.

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The Club World Cup Final is getting its own halftime show

Meanwhile, FIFA’s been sitting on the sidelines, watching America turn 15 minutes into a cultural reset. But not anymore. The Club World Cup Final is getting its own halftime show, and it’s about time. Football’s finally embracing the drama, the dazzle, and the showbiz, it’s not just about goals anymore; it’s about the experience. And honestly, it’s been long overdue.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement in a statement on Monday, hailing the moment as historic for football and global music culture.

“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. Together we are going to make history on a special occasion where football and music unite the world,” Infantino said.

Tems will share the stage with American rapper and singer Doja Cat and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin in a performance curated by Coldplay’s lead vocalist, Chris Martin.

“From Medellín to MetLife, I’m honored to headline the first-ever halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final,” Balvin said in a statement. “It’s a historic moment for me, for Latin culture, and for every kid who dreams big.”

“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 to see you at the Club World Cup final!” Tems said.

The FIFA Club World Cup will feature 32 teams from around the globe.

The FIFA Club World Cup will feature 32 teams from around the globe. It will be played in 12 stadiums in 11 cities around the United States. The tournament kicks off June 14.

Meanwhile, Doja Cat, renowned for her genre-blending hits and boundary-pushing visuals, brings a bold, innovative edge to the performance.

As a chart-topping artist with massive digital influence, her inclusion ensures the show resonates not only with a global audience but also with a digitally native, Gen Z demographic that engages with content across platforms. Thus, her presence adds a dynamic layer to an already diverse and strategically curated lineup. 

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