BLACKPINK member Lisa was expected to receive praise after reports about her possible appearance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations began spreading online. Instead, the news quickly turned into a heated debate across social media. Fans of football, K-pop, and even rival fandoms began arguing over her live singing, her past FIFA-related moment with Son Heung-min, and comparisons with Jungkook from BTS. The discussion became one of the biggest pop culture topics linked to the upcoming World Cup. According to posts shared online, FIFA is preparing several celebration events connected to the 2026 tournament, including matches involving host nations and special July 4 events in the United States. Reports claimed Lisa could perform during one of those events. However, instead of only celebrating the achievement, many online users began revisiting older criticism connected to her performances.For Lisa, this would be another huge international stage after appearing at events like Coachella, the Global Citizen Festival, and the Academy Awards. But this time, the attention around her name became more controversial than celebratory.Lisa faces lip syncing criticism and Jungkook comparisons after FIFA World Cup 2026 reportsSoon after the FIFA news started trending, one question appeared repeatedly online: “Will she be lip syncing?” Many users brought back criticism from some of Lisa’s earlier performances. Her appearances at the MTV Video Music Awards and the 2025 Oscars were again discussed by critics who believed she relied too much on backing tracks during live stages.At the same time, many fans defended her strongly. They pointed toward her 2025 Coachella performances and said she clearly showed stable live vocals while performing difficult dance routines. Some supporters also argued that many global artists use backing tracks during massive televised events because of sound production and heavy choreography.Another older moment also returned to social media discussion after the FIFA reports. Back in 2025, Lisa attended a football match and participated in a ceremonial coin toss involving Son Heung-min. After clips from that moment spread online, some viewers claimed the football star “ignored” her during the interaction. The moment became viral at the time, and critics began bringing it up again after the World Cup rumors started circulating.The backlash grew even more after users began comparing Lisa’s reported FIFA appearance with Jungkook’s performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Jungkook performed the tournament song “Dreamers” during the opening ceremony, and many fans still strongly connect BTS with FIFA because of that stage. Some online users accused Lisa of trying to recreate a moment already associated with Jungkook, while others called the comparison unfair.Despite the criticism, many fans believe Lisa remains one of the biggest global stars in music today and an obvious choice for an event as large as the FIFA World Cup. Supporters pointed to her worldwide fanbase, international popularity, and experience performing on major global stages. Even before any official FIFA performance happens, Lisa’s reported involvement has already become one of the most talked-about entertainment stories connected to the 2026 tournament.
