American rapper Doja Cat, Colombian singer J Balvin and Nigerian singer Tems will headline the Membership World Cup last halftime present at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA stated on Monday.
World soccer’s ruling physique may also work with worldwide schooling and advocacy organisation International Citizen and British rock band Coldplay for the present on July 13.
“The ultimate halftime present will likely be curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay to help the FIFA International Citizen Training Fund, which goals to lift $100 million to enhance entry to high quality schooling,” FIFA stated.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino added: “Collectively we’re going to make historical past on a special day the place soccer and music unites the world.”
The expanded 32-team Membership World Cup runs from June 14-July 13 in the US, with groups competing in 12 venues and 11 cities.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face Egypt’s Al Ahly within the opening fixture on June 14 in Miami, whereas the ultimate will host a halftime present just like the Tremendous Bowl for the very first time.
“It is a historic second, for me, for Latin tradition and for each child who goals huge,” J Balvin stated.
All three artists have historical past with International Citizen occasions. J Balvin beforehand appeared in three exhibits throughout the pandemic, Doja Cat headlined two reside concert events whereas Tems carried out on-stage in Accra in Ghana in 2022.