Pop star Ellie Goulding will perform at halftime during the England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final match on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The 39-year-old singer, known for hits like Starry Eyed and Love Me Like You Do, made the announcement on Instagram on Friday, July 10, sharing four photos of herself jumping on a bed while wearing an England football shirt.
Announcement and Reaction
In her Instagram caption, Goulding wrote: "Performing at halftime for England vs Norway has me feeling like truly anything could happen… I already know the boys will make England proud, it’s coming home." The post garnered significant attention from fans and media.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 10pm GMT at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. England advanced to the quarter-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico, while Norway defeated Brazil 2-1. The winner of this match will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
Goulding's Recent Activities
Goulding's halftime performance comes shortly after she attended Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Goulding first met Swift on The Jonathan Ross Show in 2012 and they have remained friends since. Reflecting on their first meeting, Goulding said: "I was really nervous, because she's such a legend, and I remember thinking, 'Please don't act like a t***, Ellie - don't say anything stupid.'"
The singer is also preparing to release a new album. Last month, she dropped the single Black Prada Dress. Speaking about the upcoming record, Goulding said: "The album came from the idea that maybe we can know too much. There is a certain kind of freedom in the ease of not knowing." She told NME: "This is probably the most honest I’ve been in my lyrics. I don’t have anyone to answer to. In certain situations, you’re trying to please someone, but for the first time ever, I don’t feel like I have to do that. I’m just making music that I love."
