Wayne Rooney critiques World Cup halftime show during BBC broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Wayne Rooney expressed his lack of enthusiasm for the World Cup halftime show during the BBC's broadcast of the Men's Final on July 19, 2026. The 11-minute performance featured artists such as Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Burna Boy, and was curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay. Rooney labeled the show as 'crap' in a humorous exchange on-air, prompting a light-hearted reaction from fellow analyst Gabby Logan. The halftime show was meant to last 20 minutes but extended to nearly 30 due to setup delays, exceeding the official regulations that stipulate halftime breaks should not exceed 15 minutes. The event's high-profile nature included appearances by Tom Cruise and other celebrities.
- •Rooney served as an analyst during the BBC broadcast.
- •The halftime show included performances from top artists and lasted nearly 30 minutes.
- •FIFA's stated rules for halftime were reportedly exceeded.
- •Celebrity attendance included Tom Cruise and Donald Trump.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Wayne Rooney’s 5-Word Review of World Cup Final Halftime Show Leaves BBC Anchors Speechless
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Thought It Was Crap!’ Soccer Legend Trashes World Cup Halftime Show in Wild Moment on BBC Broadcast
"Wayne Rooney, who served as an analyst for the BBC's World Cup Men's Final broadcast, was not impressed by the event's first-ever halftime show.
"Soccer legend Wayne Rooney shared a five-word review of the World Cup final halftime show that left BBC anchors speechless.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:15 PMWayne Rooney’s 5-Word Review of World Cup Final Halftime Show Leaves BBC Anchors Speechless
Soccer legend Wayne Rooney shared a five-word review of the World Cup final halftime show that left BBC anchors speechless.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 9:36 PM‘I Thought It Was Crap!’ Soccer Legend Trashes World Cup Halftime Show in Wild Moment on BBC Broadcast
Wayne Rooney, who served as an analyst for the BBC's World Cup Men's Final broadcast, was not impressed by the event's first-ever halftime show.
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