Tems Set to Light Up Club World Cup Final with Halftime Magic

 

In a groundbreaking twist for global music and football, Grammy-winning Nigerian powerhouse Temilade Openiyi—better known to the world as Tems—is set to hit the stage at the halftime show of the very first FIFA Club World Cup Final. The big reveal came Monday, as FIFA confirmed she’ll be sharing the spotlight with U.S. rap dynamo Doja Cat and Latin pop titan J Balvin during the climactic showdown on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

This history-making performance marks a landmark for Nigeria, with Tems becoming the first Nigerian artist to ever perform at a Club World Cup Final—an undeniable milestone in the international rise of Afrobeats.

With contagious energy, Tems shared her anticipation: "We’re bringing the world together in one unforgettable moment—to celebrate the game, feel the unity in music, and uplift millions through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. I’m ready. Are you? See you at the final!"

The Club World Cup will take over the U.S. from June 14 to July 13. And the momentum doesn't stop there—Global Citizen is also behind next year’s World Cup final production, setting the stage for even bigger moments ahead.