Multiple reports describe backlash over the entertainment programme at the 2026 World Cup final, following performances by IShowSpeed and Post Malone. According to the Independent, the show begins with IShowSpeed performing his song “World Cup (Champions)” to kick off the match. The performances prompt criticism online, with some commentators describing the segment as a “lip-syncing contest.” Separate listings and coverage referenced in Google News indicate the final includes a range of high-profile entertainment elements, including the broader opening-ceremony and half-time/closing-ceremony programming covered by outlets such as Al Jazeera and The Athletic.
Some reports also note that the performances affect the timing and flow around the stadium event, including discussion of delays linked to the kick-off entertainment. Overall coverage across the sources centers on the World Cup final’s entertainment choices—specifically the IShowSpeed and Post Malone acts—along with audience reaction and references to other celebrity moments noted by other outlets.
