British viewers express strong criticism of the World Cup final’s halftime show, which includes performances by Justin Bieber and appearances involving The Muppets. Multiple reports describe backlash from audiences in the UK after the halftime segment, portraying the reaction as broadly negative and emotionally charged. The articles state that viewers felt they were “forced to endure” the performances during the game’s break. Several descriptions use harsh language to characterize the show, with viewers calling it an “abomination,” a “complete mockery,” and a “fever dream,” according to the outlets. The coverage attributes the anger to the decision to add a first-ever halftime show element to the World Cup final, framed as an American attempt to bring entertainment to the event. While the reports focus on viewers’ opinions and reactions, they do not present official statements from organizers or performers in the excerpts provided. Overall, the sources converge on the same point: the halftime show’s content, featuring Bieber and The Muppets, triggers significant dissatisfaction among British audiences watching the final.