The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final wasn’t just a clash of titans—it was a stage for something unprecedented. As Chelsea and PSG battled for glory, the halftime break offered a spectacle that rivaled the match in scale and ambition
Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the halftime show featured a lineup of global stars and a message that stretched far beyond soccer. It was a moment of rhythm, light, and purpose—compressed into a tight window of time.
With millions watching live from MetLife Stadium and around the world, the performance had to be sharp, seamless and unforgettable. But how long did it actually last? That detail reveals just how much can be packed into a single intermission.
A quarter-hour of impact: The halftime show’s running time
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup halftime show lasted 15 minutes—a compact yet meticulously choreographed interlude that matched the intensity of the final itself. Designed with clockwork precision, the performance delivered a multi-artist set without overshooting the halftime window.
Emmanuel Kelly and Coldplay at the FIFA Club World Cup halftime show in 2025. (Source: @Plaantik)
In an event built around speed and spectacle, every second counted. From J Balvin’s opening beat to Emmanuel Kelly’s closing anthem with Coldplay, the pacing was relentless yet balanced, allowing each artist to make an impact without derailing the match timeline.
FIFA’s coordination with Global Citizen and Chris Martin’s curation meant the 15-minute mark wasn’t just a technical boundary—it was a creative challenge. Within that constraint, the show managed to be vibrant, meaningful and unforgettable. Not a second felt wasted and none were.
