Overview

• J Balvin opened with “Mi Gente” followed by performances from Tems and Doja Cat before Coldplay joined Emmanuel Kelly for a closing duet of “A Sky Full of Stars.”
• Social media responses ranged from praise for standout performances to criticisms of the halftime concept as intrusive on the match.
• FIFA and Global Citizen staged the platform high in the upper stands to preserve the natural grass and ensure a swift transition between halves.
• The partnership reaffirmed a $100 million target for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to expand global education access.
• Organizers intend to adapt and expand similar halftime spectacles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.