Under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final wasn’t just about soccer. When the halftime show kicked off, two global superstars took center stage: Doja Cat and J Balvin.
Their high-energy set marked a cultural collision—genre-defying beats, bold visuals and a crowd that responded in waves. It felt big, like a milestone. But was it their first time under the global halftime spotlight?
In an industry where stage moments define eras, the pairing sparked buzz far beyond the pitch. Between viral choreography and surprise collaborations, the show left one lingering question echoing in the air.
Tracing Doja Cat and J Balvin’s halftime show history
While both Doja Cat and J Balvin are no strangers to stadium-sized crowds and viral moments, their appearance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup halftime show marked a notable milestone. Despite headlining major festivals and dominating award show stages, neither artist had previously performed during a sports halftime spectacle of this scale.
For Doja Cat, whose genre-blending hits and bold visuals have made her one of pop’s most unpredictable performers, the FIFA stage offered a new kind of spotlight—less about choreography perfection, more about global resonance. Until now, her performances had been rooted in music culture hubs like the Grammys, Coachella and the VMAs.
J Balvin, on the other hand, has flirted with the idea of the halftime stage before. Though rumored as a potential Super Bowl act in past years, this FIFA appearance is officially his first time anchoring a halftime show. Known for injecting reggaeton into mainstream airwaves, his presence added a distinctly Latin flavor to a performance built to transcend borders.
