BTS fans have started speculating about the possibility of a new song from the group appearing on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album.
On June 1, 2026, the official FIFA World Cup account on X shared posts highlighting that the squad for the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album was coming together. The posts noted that the full squad would be announced on June 3 and the album would be released on June 5. They also requested to pre-save the project.
In the post, there were blank artist cards numbered for additional tracks on the album.
Fans spotted the large number of empty slots in the graphic and the short timeline until the full announcement. This prompted online speculation about which other performers might join, including BTS.
Anticipations are high because on May 14, 2026, FIFA confirmed that BTS will co-headline the first-ever halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19, 2026. They will perform at New York New Jersey Stadium alongside Madonna and Shakira, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin serving as curator.
The speculation around the album connects to the broader rollout, which has already featured tracks from artists including LISA, Anitta, Rema, Jelly Roll, Carín León, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, and others released in the weeks leading up to the June 1 update.
FIFA has described the album as bringing together contributors from different continents, genres, and cultures to reflect the global scope of the tournament hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
A post from the account @pjmIesviu reacted to the post by suggesting BTS could still be added to the lineup. Fans are speculating on a possible FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem of the group without a collab.
“BTS WORLD CUP SONG???? 👀🤔 There are still artists to announce, COULD IT BE POSSIBLE??? CAN YOU IMAGINE 😭”
Replies from fans voiced strong hope for a FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem from the septet group on the album. Some are hoping for the track without a collaboration. Many are hoping to get the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem from the group.
More fans shared their anticipation.
BTS x Seahawks, Melon Music Awards, and more
On May 30, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks fan account posted an image on their Instagram account that featured a design inspired by ARIRANG album artwork. The graphic used the group’s three interconnected circles but recolored them in the team’s navy blue, with the phrase “12 AS ONE” written below.
The post tagged the official group account. Fans reacted with excitement, wondering about a possible collaboration, a tour stop at Lumen Field, or other connections. As of now, neither the Seahawks nor BigHit Music has confirmed any joint project.
Early predictions for the 2026 Melon Music Awards (MMA) appeared online on May 31, 2026. According to data shared by an X account focused on award forecasts, BTS leads in Artist of the Year and Album of the Year with ARIRANG. The group also tops the Best Male Group category in these projections. Melon Music Awards usually takes place in late 2026. These early predictions are subject to change.
Similar early predictions for the 2026 MAMA Awards, scheduled for November 20 and 21 in Osaka, Japan, also position BTS at the top for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year with ARIRANG, and Best Male Group. These rankings come from public data on sales, streams, and other factors but remain unofficial at this stage.
The group will perform at the next stop for their ARIRANG World Tour in Busan on June 12 and 13
Edited by Toshali Kritika