Wayne Rooney Blasts 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show as Football Fans Remain Divided
Rooney said the show was “crap” after a star-studded halftime performance featuring Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
- On Sunday, former England captain Wayne Rooney bluntly criticized the FIFA World Cup final's halftime show during the live BBC broadcast, delivering a straight-faced assessment that resonated with viewers.
- Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin with Global Citizen, the halftime spectacle featured performances from Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, and a cameo from The Muppets.
- Responding to host Gabby Logan's question, Rooney remained straight-faced: "I thought the best part was when it finished. I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was crap."
- Social media users overwhelmingly praised Rooney's honesty, with fans calling him a "national treasure" and saying his review was "worth every penny" of their licence fee.
- Spain clinched the FIFA World Cup title over Argentina in a 1-0 victory, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute, later calling it destiny.
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Wayne Rooney Delivers Brutal Verdict On FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Half-Time Show That Had BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber
Former England football team captain Wayne Rooney was not pleased with the half-time show at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain.
"It was," said Wayne Rooney, "a crap." The former player of the English team spoke at the New York New Jersey stadium, during the World Cup final, in his role as BBC commentator. But instead of commenting on Argentina's tactics — with kicks in the cinnamon and elbows on the back — against Spain, "Wazza" spoke about the show of the interval that had just happened. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the sub…
Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do
Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict.
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