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During the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium, a 27-minute halftime show featuring Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, and The Muppets drew sharp criticism from former England captain Wayne Rooney. On BBC Sport, Rooney called the show "crap" and "rubbish," saying his favorite part was when it ended. The show exceeded FIFA's 15-minute halftime rule and delayed the match, sparking viral debate about American-style entertainment overshadowing the sport.
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute after Argentina’s Enzo Fernández was sent off. Spain dominated possession and prevented Argentina from registering a single shot on target over 120 minutes. The victory gave Spain their second World Cup title, avenging Argentina’s 2022 win. Lionel Messi and Argentina struggled offensively, while Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón had a quiet night.
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey was marred by severe congestion and delays. Over 2,000 journalists and thousands of fans faced queues of up to three hours due to heightened security for U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance, which designated the event a National Special Security Event. Airport-style checks, understaffing, and ticketing system glitches compounded the chaos, raising concerns about logistical failures and fan access before kickoff.
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