Wayne Rooney criticizes halftime show at FIFA World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium featured its first-ever halftime show following a scoreless first half between Spain and Argentina. The 11-minute performance included artists like Madonna, Justin Bieber, and Shakira. However, it received mixed reviews, with former England star Wayne Rooney calling it 'crap' during a BBC analysis. The chaotic nature of the performance raised concerns among viewers about its quality and execution.
- •2026 FIFA World Cup final is taking place at MetLife Stadium.
- •Halftime show featured performances from major artists like Madonna and BTS.
- •Wayne Rooney criticized the show's quality during a BBC segment.
- •Spain and Argentina played to a scoreless first half.
- •Concerns were raised about the performance feeling rehearsed.
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Wayne Rooney on FIFA World Cup final halftime show: ‘I thought it was crap’
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featured the first-ever halftime show in the tournament’s history. After Spain and Argentina played a scoreless first half in the World Cup final, a star-studded, 11-minute halftime show followed. Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, and The Muppets were…
"The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 5:32 AMWayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show
The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 9:37 PMWayne Rooney on FIFA World Cup final halftime show: ‘I thought it was crap’
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featured the first-ever halftime show in the tournament’s history. After Spain and Argentina played a scoreless first half in the World Cup final, a star-studded, 11-minute halftime show followed. Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, and The Muppets were…
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