Music stars Doja Cat and J Balvin set to take the stage following the conclusion of the final club world championship match
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be a spectacle like no other, with a star-studded lineup for its halftime shows. The tournament, taking place in the USA from June 14 to July 13, will feature 32 teams and a budget of $2 billion [2].
The opening match will take place on June 15, 2025, at 1:00 AM Moscow time at "Hard Rock Stadium." The halftime show for this match will kick off the series of performances, featuring J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, and Emmanuel Kelly, with a surprise guest performance by Coldplay [1][2].
This halftime show is a historical first for the FIFA Club World Cup, produced by Global Citizen and curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay [1][3]. The performances will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million to provide children worldwide with access to quality education and the opportunity to play football [2][3].
One dollar from every ticket sold for the tournament will be donated towards this cause, leveraging the combined influence of football and music to drive a positive global impact [2][3].
As the tournament progresses, the final halftime show will take place on July 13 at the "MetLife Stadium" in New Jersey. This show will feature American rapper Doja Cat, Colombian singer J Balvin, and Nigerian singer Tems [1].
The matches will be held in various cities across the USA, including New Jersey, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Orlando (two stadiums), Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington, and Atlanta [1].
The final of the tournament could see a winning club receiving up to $100 million [1]. The games will follow the same format as the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, without a third-place playoff [1].
J Balvin, who has previously collaborated with Global Citizen and will be participating in his fourth event with the organization, expressed his excitement about being the headliner, stating it's a historic moment for Latin American culture [1]. Doja Cat, who has been the headliner of two Global Citizen concerts, specifically the Global Citizen Festival 2024 and Global Citizen LIVE in 2021, is also looking forward to her performances [1].
The halftime shows will be broadcast live and for free on DAZN.com, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the performances [1].
[1] - Global Citizen [2] - FIFA [3] - Coldplay
- With J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, Coldplay, and a surprise guest, the first halftime show of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will mark a new era for entertainment, combining music and football for a global cause.
- As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup comes to a close in New Jersey, American rapper Doja Cat, Colombian singer J Balvin, and Nigerian singer Tems will deliver a thrilling, star-studded concert, embodying the unique fusion of sports and music for a positive global impact.
