World Cup Halftime Show Fallout | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Spain clinched the World Cup with a dramatic 1-0 win over Argentina, but the real controversy erupted during the halftime show—curated by Chris Martin and packed with stars like Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and even The Muppets. While fans were dazzled, critics like former England legend Wayne Rooney slammed it as “crap” and “too flat,” sparking global backlash. From Norway to Liam Gallagher, voices piled on, calling it a “bad trip” and worse than watching a dad clean himself. Justin Bieber’s song choice drew particular scorn, and Ronaldo and Ronaldinho’s cameo during Madonna’s set…