"Thanks to ARMY for this stage!" BTS heats up the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show with a reworked 'Dynamite' performance, igniting a global celebration

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On July 19 (local time), BTS appeared as co-headliners at the '2026 FIFA North American World Cup Final Halftime Show' held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. This marks the first time a World Cup final halftime performance has taken place.

BTS shared the stage with Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. They performed 'Dynamite,' which topped Billboard's main song chart 'Hot 100' at No. 1, and altered some of the original lyrics to include soccer-related themes, reflecting the character of the final match. In the center of the stadium, an image of a globe-shaped 'Earth Ball,' symbolizing global unity, peace, and solidarity, was displayed.

Towards the end of the show, BTS reappeared to perform 'We Dance,' a song Coldplay wrote for this World Cup, alongside other performers. The stage also featured Coldplay, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Sesame Street, Muppets, and the PS 22 Chorus from New York's Staten Island public schools.

The halftime show was produced by Global Citizen, an international civic movement organization. The performance was used to promote the mission of 'FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,' managed by Global Citizen. This fund was established to expand access to quality education and sports for children in underserved regions worldwide.

Through their agency Big Hit Music, BTS stated: "The World Cup has been a game we've enjoyed since childhood, so it is an honor to perform at the first-ever World Cup final halftime show. We are happy to have delivered a performance with a good cause, shouting out love alongside wonderful artists and children, and it feels like a dream. We believe we were able to reach this stage thanks to the influence of ARMY (ARMY, the fandom name) worldwide. We sincerely thank everyone who watched us."

Meanwhile, BTS concluded their 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' European tour on the 18th at Stade de France in Paris, France. The tour held 10 performances across five cities—Madrid, Spain; Brussels, Belgium; London, UK; Munich, Germany; and Paris, France—drawing over 717,000 audience members. They are scheduled to continue their North American tour on the 1st and 2nd of next month at MetLife Stadium in New York, USA.

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