South Korean band BTS is once again making international headlines after rumors grew about their possible participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Although soccer’s governing body has not yet confirmed who will be in charge of performing the official theme song for the tournament, anticipation among its followers soared after V (Kim Taehyung) left the possibility open during an interaction on social networks.
The conversation took place on Weverse, the platform where the group members usually interact with their fans. A follower suggested to V that he compose a song for the World Cup, to which he responded enthusiastically: “Good idea, let’s do it next time”. That brief response was enough to ignite the hopes of the ARMY, which already imagines the septet participating in one of the most watched sporting events on the planet.
This would not be BTS’ first approach with FIFA. During the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Jungkook, one of the lead vocalists, starred at the opening ceremony when he performed “Dreamers” with Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi at the Al Bayt stadium, which seats more than 60,000 people.
Jungkook’s performance was broadcast live to millions of households and reinforced the link between the group and international soccer. Their presence at the ceremony became one of the most talked about moments on social media, highlighting the group’s ability to connect with global audiences beyond music.
BTS: return in 2026
Excitement about the possibility of BTS participating in the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup is increasing due to the band’s schedule. According to South Korean media, the group plans to reunite again after the end of compulsory military service for all its members and release a new album in March of that year, accompanied by a world tour.
This would strategically coincide with the start of the soccer tournament, further fueling speculation that they could be chosen as musical ambassadors or even performers of the official theme song.
Although FIFA has made no official statement on the matter, V’s simple comment has already generated a wave of posts on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, where thousands of users are sharing montages, hashtags and theories about what BTS’s possible participation in the World Cup would look like.
The ARMY argues that the band has the experience, stage presence and international clout to lead a show of this magnitude, recalling its track record at global events such as the UN General Assembly and campaigns with UNICEF.
The group’s relationship with big international stages is not new. Some time ago, there was also speculation that Jungkook might participate in the Super Bowl halftime show, although it could not materialize due to commitments related to his military service.
This background reinforces the idea that, once this mandatory stage in South Korea is completed, the band could make the leap to even bigger stages, with the 2026 World Cup being an ideal platform for their long-awaited comeback as a full band.
While official confirmation is forthcoming, rumors continue to fuel the excitement of millions of fans around the world. The possible union between BTS and the 2026 World Cup would not only represent a historic moment in the crossover between music and sport, but also an opportunity to reaffirm the global power of K-pop as a cultural phenomenon.
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