Ellie Goulding, the acclaimed singer known for her hit "Love Me Like You Do", will perform at halftime of the England versus Norway World Cup quarter-final match on 11/7 in Miami. According to Billboard, Goulding announced her involvement on her personal social media, expressing strong support for the England team. She stated, "I truly feel anything can happen. I know for sure the boys will make England proud; victory is close." This highly anticipated match generates significant interest, with ticket prices on FIFA's official resale platform exceeding 6 million USD for a pair.

Goulding has a long history of supporting the England team during World Cups. Following a key victory in 2018, she posted a video of herself singing "Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home)", the iconic 1996 anthem by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and The Lightning Seeds, widely regarded as a song of triumph for the English.

Singer Ellie Goulding. *Photo: Cover Images*.

Another British pop star boosting the team's morale this year is Ed Sheeran. He recently visited the team's training area in Kansas City, US, performing for the players. In a video posted on 10/7, Sheeran shared his optimism: "Anyone can win, and I believe it will be us."

The winning team from the England versus Norway match will advance closer to the World Cup final, scheduled for 19/7 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This final marks a first: it will feature a halftime show curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, with performances from artists including Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, and Shakira.

This year's World Cup has been dynamic since its opening days, featuring three opening ceremonies across the three co-hosting nations: the US, Mexico, and Canada. Artists such as Shakira, Katy Perry, and Lisa energized these initial events. The four quarter-final matchups include France - Morocco, Spain - Belgium, Norway - England, and Argentina - Switzerland. France and Spain have already secured their spots in the semi-finals.

Ellie Goulding, 40, is a leading pop singer from England. Her first two albums both topped the country's charts. "Love Me Like You Do" remains her most famous song, garnering over 2 billion views on YouTube and earning her first Grammy nomination.

Thanh Thanh (*according to Billboard*).