On Monday (June 9), FIFA announced that Doja Cat, Tems, and J Balvin will headline the halftime show of the Club World Cup final in New York City on July 13. The performance was curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, and will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and its mission to raise $100 million to improve access to education worldwide. “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,” Tems said in a press release. “I can’t wait.” The tournament, featuring 32 clubs from across the world, will take place across 12 venues in 11 U.S. cities throughout the summer. Additionally, it was announced that Martin will also curate the halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, which is scheduled to take place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. (Rolling Stone)
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