Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans thanked BTS and ARMY ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show, revealing fans have already raised over $40,000 for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. He praised BTS for using their platform to support children's education worldwide. The historic halftime show on July 19 will feature BTS, Madonna and Shakira, with proceeds helping the campaign's $100 million fundraising goal.One of the biggest talking-points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final comes from a simple social media post. As excitement builds for BTS’ historic halftime show, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans has publicly thanked the K-pop stars’ fans, after revealing ARMY has already raised more than $40,000 for children’s education. His message has shifted the focus away from the stage, showing how the next show is already impacting the real world weeks before kickoff.BTS FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show inspires ARMY to support children's educationGlobal Citizen CEO Hugh Evans posted an emotional message and artwork of BTS members on social media, thanking the group and its global fanbase for supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.He said in the post that BTS will use the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show to highlight children’s education and encourage fans to donate to the campaign. “Even before the performance starts, ARMY has already made a meaningful difference,” Evans said.He said: "Seven absolutely incredible artists who chose to give back to children around the world. BTS is taking time away from their global tour to stand on the biggest stage in history. The first ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19. In support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and our mission to raise 100 million dollars for children's education worldwide.""And ARMY, you haven't just waited for July 19 to show up. You've already raised over $40,000 for the fund. That's books, teachers, classrooms, safe places to play. That's children's whose lives are going to be changed because of you. BTS, thank you for choosing Purpose at this moment. For using your platform and your voices for kids who need it most. This community is one of the most powerful forces for good in the world. And on behalf of Global Citizen and the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, we thank you. Thank you."Evans also posted separately that ARMY had already crossed the $40,000 milestone before July 19, calling the donations a direct investment in books, teachers, classrooms and opportunities for children worldwide.BTS joins Shakira and Madonna for historic FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime showThe upcoming FIFA World Cup final will make history by introducing the tournament's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show. The performance is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, where football and music will share the spotlight during the championship match.BTS will headline the event alongside pop icon Madonna and Colombian superstar Shakira. The show is being curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and is expected to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to improve access to education for children around the world.FIFA President Gianni Infantino previously described the event as an opportunity to bring together "music and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause."For BTS, the performance marks another milestone in the group's World Cup journey. It comes four years after Jung Kook performed Dreamers during the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This time, all seven members will take the stage together in what is expected to be one of the most-watched live musical performances in history.As the countdown to July 19 continues, the conversation is extending far beyond entertainment. Thanks to BTS' involvement and the generosity of ARMY, the halftime show has already begun making an impact before a single note has been performed.