The 2025 Club World Cup kicked off with lights, music and big names like French Montana and Swae Lee commanding the stage. The opening ceremony was a production worthy of a global spotlight—and a big budget.
As fireworks lit the Miami, Florida sky and fans filled Hard Rock Stadium, questions buzzed beyond the spectacle. What goes into securing a star-studded lineup for a FIFA event of this scale?
With millions tuning in worldwide, the presence of international artists isn’t just about entertainment, it’s a calculated move. But when it comes to the paycheck, the details are often as choreographed as the show itself.
Did the performers charge for the Club World Cup opening ceremony?
There has been no official confirmation from FIFA or the artists’ representatives regarding whether performers like French Montana, Swae Lee and Vikina received payment for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opening ceremony.
However, in high-profile global events like this, it’s standard industry practice for artists to receive compensation, especially when the show involves international broadcast rights, major sponsors, and large production budgets.
They are usually estimated to earn around $2 million for their performances, so this time would likely be no different. These events typically include fees negotiated privately for rehearsals, performance and use of image rights.
For previous FIFA events, artists such as Shakira (2010, 2014) and Jennifer Lopez (2014) reportedly received substantial payments tied to both the live performance and official theme songs. The Colombian singer was reportedly paid $2 million for just about five to ten minutes of live performance.
