Former England forward Wayne Rooney did not hold back during the live discussion, describing the halftime entertainment at the World Cup final as 'crap' and catching his co‑hosts off guard.
A Star‑Studded Halftime
The musical segment opened with Madonna, then saw Gustavo Dudamel leading the Muppets, followed by BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy, who together performed the tournament’s theme song 'Dai Dai' in the finale.
Although the performance lasted only eleven minutes, the official break was extended to twenty‑seven minutes and twenty‑seven seconds, giving analysts extra time to dissect the first half between Spain and Argentina.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin curated the show and used the platform to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, adding a charitable dimension to the spectacle.
The halftime show reached millions of fans around the world, underscoring the event’s massive global audience.