The 2026 World Cup final marks a new turning point in FIFA history as it will be the first time a halftime show modeled after the Super Bowl has been implemented.

At a music party featuring world-renowned artists such as Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and Burna Boy, BTS stood out as a representative of Asia, bringing K-pop to the stage of the planet’s most-watched sporting event.

In particular, Jungkook’s appearance helped the singer set a record in the history of the World Cup, further affirming the global influence of BTS and the Hallyu wave.

BTS’s explosive performance

Appearing on stage with all seven members after completing their military service, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook received enthusiastic cheers from tens of thousands of spectators in the stadium as well as hundreds of millions watching on television.

BTS chose to perform their hit song ” Dynamite ,” a global sensation and considered iconic for their breakthrough in the Western market. They revised the lyrics to suit their World Cup performance.

With 100% live vocals, synchronized choreography, and stage presence, BTS quickly transformed the short halftime break into an energetic musical feast.

BTS’s performance at the 2026 World Cup final sparked millions of heated discussions on social media. Following the performance, BTS became the most talked-about figure on Twitter with 3 million mentions, surpassing even Messi and President Donald Trump.

Google searches for the keyword “BTS performing at the World Cup” also doubled compared to when the group made their comeback in March. The song “Dynamite” quickly returned to the US iTunes chart at number 43, while the album “ARIRANG” returned to number 63.

BTS’s appearance at the event also drew attention, as did the stars who performed at the World Cup finals. After their performance, the popular streamer IShowSpeed ​​was incredibly excited and proactively went to greet and hug each BTS member as soon as the group finished their performance. In addition, the warm hug between BTS members and Justin Bieber also surprised many fans.

Jungkook makes history.

Jungkook made history by performing at the World Cup for the second time.

Four years after the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup, Jungkook once again returned to this international event with the members of BTS and made history.

In 2022, when the World Cup was held in Qatar, Jungkook was the first Korean artist to perform at the opening ceremony. The singer performed ” Dreamers ,” a song from the tournament’s official soundtrack, alongside Qatari artist Fahad Al Kubaisi. The performance was considered one of the most memorable moments of the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony, and it made ” Dreamers ” a song synonymous with the tournament.

Four years later, Jungkook reappeared at the World Cup, but in a completely different role. Instead of performing solo at the opening ceremony, he joined BTS in the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final – the first time FIFA has organized an event in the halftime show format.

With two consecutive appearances on the official stages of the FIFA World Cup, Jungkook became the first Asian artist in history to perform at multiple World Cups, and one of the very few global artists to have this honor.

Appearing at two consecutive World Cups is not only a personal milestone for Jungkook but also symbolizes the increasingly prominent presence of Asian artists on international stages.

In the context of FIFA’s increasing focus on entertainment to expand the appeal of the World Cup, figures like Jungkook and BTS are seen as role models for connecting popular music and global sports.

Appearing in two different World Cups not only helped Jungkook etch his name into history but also marked another memorable milestone in the journey of making Kpop a global cultural phenomenon.