England Soccer Legend Delivers Harsh Verdict on World Cup Halftime Show
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured the first-ever halftime show with performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber. England soccer legend Wayne Rooney criticized the halftime show, calling it "crap," while fans were divided on the entertainment. Spain won the match against Argentina with a late goal by Ferran Torres.Key Facts
- The World Cup final took place at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
- Performers at halftime included Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, and appearances by The Muppets and Jason Sudeikis.
- The halftime show lasted 27 minutes, 10 minutes longer than usual.
- Wayne Rooney, a former England soccer star, expressed a negative opinion of the halftime show during BBC Sport coverage.
- Some viewers agreed with Rooney, while others felt the show made the event too similar to the Super Bowl.
- The halftime show was curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin in partnership with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
- The match remained tied 0-0 at halftime and ended with Spain winning after Ferran Torres scored in extra time.
- Rooney played in three previous World Cups and holds the record for most goals scored for Manchester United.
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