Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has been announced as one of the headliners for the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup™ Halftime Show, scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey.
Tems will join fellow global stars Doja Cat and J Balvin to electrify what is set to become one of the most-watched football events in history. The performance, airing live and free worldwide via DAZN.com, will take place during the final match of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup — a tournament that’s expected to reach more viewers than any club football competition ever has.
But beyond the music and fanfare, this event carries a deeper mission. The show is part of a bold partnership between FIFA and Global Citizen, aimed at raising $100 million through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. One dollar from every ticket sold for this summer’s matches in the U.S. will be dedicated to providing access to quality education and football for children around the globe.
Tems, known for her soul-stirring voice and lyrical depth, expressed excitement not just for the performance, but for its potential to drive global change.
“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,” she said. “I can’t wait – see you at the FIFA Club World Cup final!”
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This isn’t Tems’ first foray with Global Citizen. She previously lit up the stage at the Global Citizen Festival: Accrain Ghana back in 2022, leaving an unforgettable imprint on the hearts of thousands at the historic Black Star Square.
Her return to the Global Citizen platform — this time on one of football’s grandest stages — underscores her growing role as not only an international music powerhouse, but also a passionate advocate for education and equity.
Joining her is Doja Cat, the GRAMMY-winning, genre-defying artist who headlined both the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park and Global Citizen LIVE in Paris. And rounding out the trio is Colombian hitmaker J Balvin, who returns for his fourth Global Citizen event, following his performances during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the halftime show a landmark event.
“Together we are going to make history on a special occasion where football and music unite the world,” he said. “This show will be unforgettable – not just for its spectacle, but for the lasting impact it will make.”
The show will be directed by Hamish Hamilton, known for his work on Super Bowl halftime shows, with production handled by Global Citizen, Live Nation, and others. Coldplay’s Chris Martin, a longtime Global Citizen Festival curator, also contributed to the artistic vision.
As Tems prepares to stand center stage at MetLife Stadium, her performance won’t just be a celebration of talent — it will serve as a powerful call to action. Because when music, football, and purpose meet on a global platform, the message reverberates far beyond the stadium: every child deserves the chance to learn, to play, and to dream.
