Fans have floated the idea of BTS debuting an unreleased track during the tournament. That option would give the performance a genuine event feel, turning the show into more than a collection of established hits.
The appeal is clear. A new song could dominate the conversation before and after the performance, while giving the group a defining moment in front of a huge international audience. Online suggestions have paired a new release with “Body to Body” and “Hooligan”, showing that some fans want a set built around surprise rather than familiarity.
The opposing view is built on immediate recognition. “Dynamite,” “Mic Drop” and “Idol” already carry strong audience appeal, even among viewers who are not regular BTS listeners.
That matters on a football broadcast, where the audience is broad and the performance must connect quickly. Fans have suggested opening with “Mic Drop”, using a remix of “Body to Body” and “Idol”, or placing “Dynamite” among the closing songs. Those proposals point to a preference for momentum and familiarity over a riskier debut.
The lack of confirmation has not stopped the speculation. Instead, it has shifted attention toward imagined running orders, with fans divided between a landmark new release and a polished greatest-hits performance.
Until BTS or makes a formal announcement, every proposed song remains hypothetical. The next key development would be an official event lineup, a performance confirmation or signs of a new release. Any of those would determine whether the World Cup stage becomes a launchpad for new music or a showcase for songs already built for a global crowd.