According to the official website of FIFA, FIFA and global civic organization Global Citizen announced that J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems will star in the first FIFA Club World Cup midfield show on July 13, 2025, igniting the enthusiasm of the Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey, New York. This event will determine the first official FIFA club world champion and is expected to become the most extensive in the history of global club football matches.

J Balvin: “From Medellin to Meadowlands, I am honored to star in the first FIFA Club World Cup final midfield show. It is a historic moment for me, for Latin culture, and even more so for every child with big dreams.”

Tems: “We will unite the world together to celebrate this wonderful moment together, celebrate football, feel the unity brought by music, and through FIFA Global Citizen Education Foundation Gold improves the lives of millions of children. I can’t wait to see you in the FIFA Club World Cup final!”

The show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Hugh Evans, co-founder and CEO of the Global Citizenship Organization, at the Global Citizens Summit in April this year, aims to raise $100 million to provide high-quality education and football opportunities for children around the world. One dollar of each ticket revenue for every FIFA Club World Cup™ match held in the United States this summer will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

FIFA cooperates with global citizens to bring a star lineup to its first midfield show. “We are honored to work with citizens around the world to bring an unprecedented midfield show to FIFA,” said FIFA President Infantino. “Together we will make history, in this special moment when football and music come together. FIFA and citizens around the world work together to support a strong goal: to give every child the opportunity to learn, play and dream. Not only that, with every ticket sold, we invest in their future through FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The show will be memorable—not only because of its spectacular scenes on this iconic night, but also because For the lasting impact it will have. "

" Without education, we cannot end extreme poverty." Hugh Evans, founder of Global Citizens, added, "That is why we join FIFA partners in calling on football fans around the world to take action. The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund combines the global energy of football and music, aiming to raise $100 million to provide a better future for children around the world. With the opening of the Club World Cup, we call on fans to actively participate and become part of driving real change."

Colombia Superstar J Balvin will lead the FIFA Club World Cup final midfield show. As a long-time supporter of the Global Citizenship Organization, this will be his fourth time working with the nonprofit. He has participated in special events during the pandemic, including "The Same World: Solidarity at Home", "Global Goal: Solidarity for Our Future" and "Vaccine Site".

Grammy winner and multi-platinum singer Doja Cat will also lead the FIFA Club World Cup final midfield show. She has previously starred in the 2024 Central Park Global Citizen Festival and the 2021 Global Citizen Live Broadcast in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In addition, Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Tems will also make his debut in the FIFA Club World Cup final midfield show. Her performance at the Global Citizen Festival in Accra, Ghana 2022, ignited the enthusiasm of West African countries and left memorable performances on the iconic Black Star Square. As a long-time international curator of Global Citizen Festival, Coolplay's Chris Martin works with Global Citizens as producer of the FIFA Club World Cup final midfield show.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, and 32 top club teams from around the world will compete fiercely in 12 venues in 11 cities. The FIFA Club World Cup midfielder show is produced by Global Citizen in collaboration with Live Nation, Done+Dusted and DPS, and will be directed by Hamish Hamilton and executive producers include Guy Carrington, Hamish Hamilton and Dave Myers.

As part of an innovative collaboration between FIFA and Global Citizen, aimed at eliminating extreme poverty and improving access to football and quality education for children around the world, Global Citizen will also produce the first FIFA World Cup final midfield show, which will be held on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey, New York.

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