The spirit of Naija is about to rock the world’s biggest football stage. Global Citizen and FIFA have announced that Nigerian music sensation Tems will light up the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show, taking place Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the MetLife Stadium. She’ll share the global spotlight with J Balvin and Doja Cat, two titans of the global stage, but all eyes will be on Tems, the queen from Lagos whose Afrobeats voice has become the anthem of a generation.
Broadcast live and free to millions on DAZN.com, the show will be watched across continents, showcasing not just football’s beauty but the powerful energy of African artistry. Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, will headline a show expected to reach the largest audience ever for a club football competition—an achievement that cements her legacy as one of Nigeria’s greatest music exports.
In her words, Tems 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!”
Tems’ journey from Lagos to the world stage is no fluke, she has already enchanted crowds at a sold-out arenas in Europe, Africa, and America. This moment is more than music; it’s a victory for Nigerian excellence, a signal that the world’s rhythm now beats to the pulse of Africa.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final will also feature Latin megastar J Balvin, a four-time Global Citizen performer, and the genre-bending Doja Cat, whose stardom has electrified stages from Central Park to Paris. Yet for millions of Africans and fans across the diaspora, Tems’ presence means something deeper: Nigeria’s creative renaissance isn’t just happening—it’s leading the global conversation.
The event is not just about entertainment. Through FIFA and Global Citizen’s partnership, the Halftime Show aims to raise awareness and funds for children’s education worldwide—bridging cultures, celebrating unity, and using the universal language of music and football to change lives.
As the world tunes in this July, all of Nigeria will be watching, shouting, and singing along—proud that one of their own is the heartbeat of a new global era. From Lagos to New York, Tems is ready to take the world to church.
Tickets and hospitality for the FIFA Club World Cup are available at FIFA.com/tickets. Let the countdown begin—Tems is about to show the world how Nigeria does it.
