Ellie Goulding to Perform During England v Norway World Cup Quarter-Final
She said the halftime slot will back England and promote her new single and upcoming sixth album.
- English singer Ellie Goulding will perform at halftime during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup quarter-final match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday.
- Posting photos in an England Nike Palace T-shirt on Instagram, Goulding referenced her hit song "Anything Could Happen" while expressing support for the national football team.
- Known for popular tracks like "Burn," "Miracle," and "I Need Your Love," the Brit Award-winner has released four chart-topping albums in the UK, including "Lights" and 2023's "Higher Than Heaven."
- Goulding's performance precedes the World Cup final show curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, featuring Madonna, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber on July 19.
- Performances support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing access to education for children in underserved communities, with Sony Music matching the first $250,000 raised.
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England vs Norway quarter-final clash to make World Cup history with FIFA's surprise first-ever halftime show
England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway will make history with Ellie Goulding performing at half-time, marking the tournament’s first official Super Bowl-style musical show during a knockout match. The performance reflects FIFA’s push toward American-style sports entertainment, adding a new spectacle to one of the World Cup’s biggest fixtures before attention returns to the football.
It's not just the World Cup final that's getting a halftime show. Ellie Goulding, 39, will perform during the quarter-final between England and Norway. "It's coming home," she writes on X.
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