BTS To Headline FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show With Madonna, Shakira. A Historic Collaboration!
BTS is set to share the stage with global music icons Madonna and Shakira for the half-time show at the FIFA World Cup final.
The day it was announced that BTS would go on a hiatus for their mandatory military service, fans felt bittersweet emotions. However, they stayed hopeful. After completing their duties and getting discharged, the seven members released their much-awaited album and embarked on a successful world tour. Now, they are set to perform at the FIFA World Cup final half-time show alongside Madonna and Shakira. This marks an iconic moment for the group. Here’s why!
Why BTS Co-Headlining The FIFA World Cup Final With Madonna And Shakira Is A Legendary Moment!
BTS is set to share the stage with global music icons Madonna and Shakira for the half-time show at the FIFA World Cup final. The performance will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is in charge of putting the show together. It is the first time the FIFA World Cup final will feature such a massive half-time performance.
i LOVE bts karma cause a few months ago kpopies were shitting on the idea of bts performing at the super bowl halftime show saying things like “they’re not big enough” and now they’re performing at the first ever halftime show for the fifa world cup, the biggest sports event ever
— mar⁷ (@marmkive) May 14, 2026
For BTS, this stage is a major achievement. Many people once doubted the group and thought their success might fade once the members completed their military services. Instead, the septet have reached even greater heights and proved their power.
Sharing the stage with legends like Madonna and Shakira makes the moment even more special. It brings together different generations and music styles on one of the world’s biggest stages.
For the unversed, the youngest member, Jungkook, made history in November 2022 by becoming the first South Korean and Asian artist to perform a solo song at a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Now the full group is ready to create history at the final.
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Fans around the world are excited and proud. This show is not just a performance but also a symbol of BTS’s hard work and dedication. It proves that the mandatory duties did not put a halt on their journey. Instead, it gave them extra energy to aim higher.
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First Published: May 14, 2026 12:30 PMFAQs
When is the final?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
When did BTS release Arirang album?
BTS released their album Arirang on March 20, 2026. It was their first full group album after military service.
Where are they going to perform at the final?
They will perform at MetLife Stadium, also called the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
Which is their next stop on the world tour?
BTS’s next stops are at Stanford Stadium in California on May 16, 17, and 19.
