- Former England international Wayne Rooney delivered a brutal verdict on the inaugural World Cup final half-time show, describing it as "crap" and "too flat".
- The 11-minute spectacle, featuring performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, extended the customary 15-minute half-time break to over 27 minutes.
- Rooney, serving as a BBC pundit, said his highlight was "when it finished" and expressed a desire for the football to resume.
- Other pundits offered mixed reactions, with Micah Richards calling Rooney "miserable" for his frank assessment, while Roy Keane – speaking on ITV – found it "a bit of an anti-climax".
- Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the show was staged to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for children's education and football access.
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