Tems to Headline Historic FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show in New York

Lagos, Nigeria – Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is set to make history as she headlines the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA competition. The groundbreaking performance will take place during the final of the FIFA Club World Cup on July 13, 2025, at the MetLife Stadium in New York, USA.

Tems will be joined on stage by international music powerhouses – Colombian reggaeton icon J Balvin and American pop sensation Doja Cat – making the halftime show a truly global spectacle, uniting Africa, South America, and North America through music.

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A Global Moment for Music and Football

The event, produced by Global Citizen, marks a historic moment for FIFA, as it is the first time a halftime show will be featured in a FIFA competition. Global Citizen announced on its website that the performance will be broadcast live and free on DAZN.com, offering millions of fans across the globe an opportunity to witness the spectacle.

Tems, known for her powerful voice and soulful blend of R&B and Afrobeat, expressed her excitement ahead of the performance. In a statement, she said:

“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. See you at the FIFA Club World Cup final!”

Her inclusion in this historic performance marks yet another milestone in her rapidly rising global career and reflects her commitment to music as a vehicle for social change.

Pride for Nigeria and Africa

The announcement was also celebrated by Tems’ management. Muyiwa Awoniyi, a member of her team, shared the news via X (formerly Twitter), stating:

“Pleased to announce that @temsbaby will be performing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Sunday 13th July 2025 at the MetLife Stadium.
A huge thank you to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Global Citizen Co-Founder and CEO Hugh Evans.
This is the first-ever halftime show in a FIFA competition, and we are proud and honoured to be a part of it.”

Tems’ performance will shine a spotlight on African music and artistry, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global entertainment.

More Than Music: A Mission to Educate

Beyond the entertainment, the event carries a strong humanitarian mission. According to Global Citizen, the halftime show and the broader Club World Cup initiative aim to raise over $100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This fund is designed to enhance global education efforts and expand the Football for Schools program, which already reaches youth in over 200 countries.

A key aspect of the campaign is that $1 from every ticket sold for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States will go directly toward the fund.

Global Citizen emphasized the deeper purpose behind the halftime show, saying:

“With performances from artists across Africa, South America, and North America, this event reflects Global Citizen’s core belief: that music and unity can help solve the world’s greatest challenges.”

This approach resonates with Tems’ personal vision of using her platform to inspire and uplift, particularly in areas related to youth and education.

Global Audience Expected for Club World Cup 2025

The 2025 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup is anticipated to be the largest global club tournament ever, drawing participation from top football clubs across continents. Held in the U.S. for the first time, the event is expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide, both in stadiums and via broadcast.

The inclusion of a halftime show – a staple in American sports like the Super Bowl – marks a shift in how FIFA engages audiences and integrates global pop culture into its events.

For Nigeria, Tems’ upcoming performance is not only a moment of national pride but a statement about Africa’s evolving presence on the world stage. Her participation elevates both the global relevance of Nigerian music and the broader mission to merge entertainment with advocacy.

As the countdown begins to July 13, fans across the world will be watching closely, not just for the football finale but for a halftime show that promises to blend music, unity, and purpose like never before.