The 2026 World Cup will close impressively with the participation of BTS, Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber in the final match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA on July 19.
The program is produced by Global Citizen, with Chris Martin (Coldplay) taking on the role of selecting the artist lineup. Besides BTS, the stage also gathers many top world names such as Madonna, Shakira and many other international stars.
According to Global Citizen, few groups possess such strong global influence as BTS. The group has made its mark with a series of outstanding achievements, from many albums leading the Billboard 200, becoming the first Korean artist to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, continuously "sold out tickets" at major stadiums around the world, to owning more than 20 Guinness World Records.
However, BTS's influence is not only in music. The group has spoken at the United Nations, cooperated with UNICEF in campaigns for children and teenagers, and built a widespread fan community around the world.
That is also the reason why BTS is considered a suitable choice for the half-time stage of FIFA World Cup 2026. Like football, the group's appeal transcends all boundaries, connecting millions of people from many different countries, languages and cultures.
For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup final will have a half-time performance program similar to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
FIFA sees this as a historical milestone, not only elevating the experience of fans but also contributing to fundraising for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at raising 100 million USD to expand access to education and football for children around the world.
BTS including Jungkook, J-Hope, Suga, Jin, Jimin, RM and V are expected to bring explosive performances to this special event.
Sharing about their appearance on the World Cup stage, the group emphasized: "Music is the global language of hope and connection.
