BTS performed their 2020 hit 'Dynamite' during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19. The performance took place at New York New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium, during the final between Spain and Argentina.
The event was the first live music halftime show staged during a World Cup final. Madonna opened the pop portion of the program, followed by an orchestral performance led by Gustavo Dudamel. BTS then took the field in coordinated red, white and black outfits before Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy appeared later in the medley.
'Dynamite' was BTS's first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent three weeks at the top in 2020. The song had not been announced in advance for the World Cup performance. Reports noted that some viewers had expected 'Permission to Dance' instead, while online discussion after the broadcast included both praise and criticism of the live vocals.
The halftime program concluded with the live premiere of 'We Dance,' an original song written by Coldplay for the event. BTS and the other headliners returned for the closing number alongside Coldplay, the PS22 Chorus and the Muppets. The show was produced by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin as part of an initiative supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which organizers said had raised more than $60 million for children's education by the day of the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did BTS perform at the 2026 World Cup final?
BTS performed during the final's halftime show on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium.
What did BTS perform during the halftime show?
BTS performed their 2020 hit 'Dynamite.' The group later returned with the other headliners for the closing song, 'We Dance.'
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