The FIFA World Cup 2026 final closed with Spain's championship and a series of historical milestones.
Besides the victory of "La Roja", the event also attracted attention when for the first time there was a half-time performance program based on the Super Bowl model.
Notably, BTS became the most mentioned person on social networks after the match, surpassing both Lionel Messi and many other famous stars.
In the early morning of July 20 (Vietnam time), Spain defeated Argentina with a score of 1-0 at MetLife Stadium (USA), thereby winning the World Cup for the second time in history after winning the championship in 2010.
The championship affirms the strong return of Spanish football under the leadership of a young generation of players, notably Lamine Yamal, and closes Lionel Messi's memorable journey at the World Cup in Argentina's colors.
Not only is it a football festival, this year's final also marks a new milestone when FIFA for the first time organizes a halftime performance program.
The stage gathers many world-famous artists such as BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, Burna Boy and Coldplay, attracting the attention of audiences around the globe.
According to statistics on discussion volume on the X social network platform compiled by Pop Core, BTS leads with about 3 million mentions (mentions), becoming the most discussed person on the day of the final match.
Right behind BTS is Lionel Messi with about 2.9 million mentions. Although he could not help Argentina defend the throne, the 39-year-old superstar still received special attention when many fans considered this the last time he participated in a World Cup.
Ranked third is US President Donald Trump with about 2.5 million reminders. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal - a young star who made a great contribution to Spain's championship - recorded about 950,000 reminders, while Kylian Mbappe reached about 850,000.
This list shows that the appeal of the final not only comes from the results on the pitch but also from influential figures in many different fields.
Besides leading as a group, BTS members also recorded impressive discussion volumes. Jungkook is the most mentioned member with about 800,000 views, followed by V (630,000), Jimin (470,000), Jin (180,000), RM (65,000), SUGA (58,000) and J-Hope (55,000).
In the mid-stage performance group, Justin Bieber recorded about 455,000 hits, Shakira reached 250,000, Madonna had 230,000, while Burna Boy and Coldplay reached about 68,000 and 50,000 hits respectively.
BTS surpassing Lionel Messi to lead the discussion chart is considered one of the notable highlights of the final night.
The World Cup has long been the stage for the world's leading football stars, but at the 2026 World Cup, the Korean group created a stronger spread on social media platforms.
BTS's performance in the halftime program quickly became a widely shared topic. Performance videos, images at MetLife stadium and the group's moments continuously appeared on the global trend chart.
