BTS appeared at the FIFA World Cup final on July 19, 2026, as part of the first halftime show ever staged during a World Cup final. The match and performance took place at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
What BTS performed
Madonna opened the halftime program. Jung Kook then began the BTS segment with “Dynamite,” and RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin and V joined him for the full-group portion at the center of the field.
The wider program also included Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay and the PS22 Chorus. FIFA produced the event with Global Citizen, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin serving as curator.
Why the appearance mattered
This was the first time all seven BTS members performed together at a World Cup final. Jung Kook had previously performed “Dreamers” at the opening ceremony of the 2022 tournament in Qatar, but the 2026 appearance was a full-group event.
The phrase “first World Cup halftime show” refers specifically to the final-match halftime format. World Cups have featured opening and closing ceremony performances before; this was the first show inserted into the final’s halftime break.
Where to watch the official performance
The complete 11-minute halftime show is now available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel and is embedded above. FIFA’s tournament page also carries highlights and identifies the performers. Availability can differ by territory, so use the official upload rather than unofficial reuploads that may be incomplete or removed.
The confirmed search terms are therefore straightforward: BTS World Cup halftime show 2026, BTS FIFA performance, and BTS World Cup full performance. Claims about rehearsals, private interactions or unaired footage should be treated separately unless an official source publishes them.