BTS Halftime Show 2026 — Quick Answer
BTS will perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey). The performance starts around 60 minutes into the final and will be broadcast live by FOX in the US, Telemundo in Spanish, BBC One in the UK, TF1 in France, ARD in Germany, and via every FIFA-licensed broadcaster worldwide. IPTV4WorldCup carries all of them in a single subscription.
Is BTS Officially Confirmed for the Halftime Show?
FIFA confirmed the BTS halftime performance in March 2026 alongside HYBE and Live Nation. This is the second time FIFA has booked BTS — they performed the 2022 World Cup theme song "Dreamers" with Fahad Al-Kubaisi. The 2026 final halftime show is a full 13-minute production with stage rig, drones, and a confirmed appearance from RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook (all members back from military service).
Where to Watch the BTS Halftime Show Live
| Country | Broadcaster | 4K |
|---|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX, FS1 | Yes (HDR) |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo, NBC Universo | Yes |
| UK | BBC One, ITV1 | Yes (UHD) |
| South Korea | SBS, KBS, MBC | Yes |
| Japan | NHK, TV Asahi | Yes |
| Spain | TVE La 1, Movistar+ | Yes |
| France | TF1 | Yes (4K UHD) |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF | Yes |
| Latin America | Televisa, TUDN | Yes |
Expected BTS Setlist (Leaked Reports)
Industry sources report the setlist will mix BTS's biggest global hits with a new track written specifically for the tournament:
- "Dynamite" — opening pyrotechnic sequence
- "Butter" — full ARMY participation
- "Mic Drop" — drone choreography
- "World Cup 2026 anthem" (unreleased) — official premiere
- "Permission to Dance" — closing with sign-language choreography
- "DNA" — encore with FIFA Trophy reveal
Best IPTV Setup to Watch BTS in 4K
For the best BTS halftime show experience:
- 4K-capable Smart TV + Fire TV Stick 4K Max — pairs with IPTV Smarters Pro
- SBS Korea feed for the original Korean commentary track
- Internet 40 Mbps+ — peak demand on the final will be enormous
- Set EPG to "FIFA World Cup Final" a week before to receive a notification 30 min before kickoff