Former England captain Wayne Rooney has criticised the halftime entertainment at the World Cup final, branding it "c**p" and joking that "the best part was when it ended". His blunt comments add to a wave of reaction from British football figures and fans following a dramatic final that saw Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal under manager Luis de la Fuente.

The final itself proved eventful beyond the pitch, with ugly clashes breaking out between Spain and Argentina players at the full-time whistle, and Lionel Messi left to suffer more tournament heartbreak in defeat. The controversial halftime show also drew wider criticism from supporters, feeding into broader grumbles about the fan experience at the tournament, including complaints from hospitality ticket-holders who felt they had been overcharged.