BTS to appear as co-headliners at the first-ever World Cup final half-time show

The group BTS will perform at the first-ever World Cup final half-time show, newly introduced in FIFA history.

On the 14th (local time), according to announcements by Global Citizen and FIFA, BTS was selected as a co-headliner for the half-time show at the final of the '2026 FIFA World Cup', to be held on 19 July 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States. This performance is drawing attention from football and music fans around the world as the first half-time show ever to be staged at a World Cup final.

BTS will share the stage with pop legends Madonna and Shakira. The overall curation of this worldwide live-broadcast half-time show will be overseen by Chris Martin of British band Coldplay, promising an exceptionally high-calibre production.

Through their agency Big Hit Music, BTS said, "We are deeply honoured to perform on a stage that brings the world together," adding, "Music is a universal language that conveys hope and unity." They continued, "It is meaningful to share messages with a global audience and to help expand educational opportunities for children," expressing their aspiration to spread positive influence.