A few days ago, veteran singer Rod Stewart announced that due to health-related issues, he would be canceling his last concert appearance. However, he still attended the FIFA 20026 World Cup event in Boston to watch Scotland win against Haiti. After reports of her presence at the event spread online, many fans and netizens expressed disappointment with the issue and the way her concert was cancelled; however, he still went to a crowded place as a spectator.
Rod Stewart has faced backlash for attending the FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony
The singer has been a huge fan of the Scottish band and has been quite vocal about her love for them. He took to his social media to share a video of himself sitting on a private jet with his two sons, Liam and Alastair, as they traveled to Boston to attend the FIFA World Cup.He posted the video on his account, “Me and the boys in Boston to watch our Scotland in the World Cup! No Scotland no party.” Later, in a video where he posed with his sons, Stewart stated: “It’s 28 years, so these kids, I’ve told them, but they’ve never been, I’ve been to seven World Cups.”Not only that, pictures and videos of the famous singer also went viral online as he happily cheered on the Scottish team as they won their respective match against Haiti. However, many people criticized Stewart for canceling her concert, which was originally scheduled for June 12.
Fans and netizens criticize Rod Stewart for going to FIFA 2026 World Cup
Many people took to their social media accounts to share how disappointed they felt at the news that the ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ singer had jetted off to Boston for the sporting event.A few days ago, a few hours before going on stage, the singer, who was suffering from acute laryngitis, made a public statement, which is why he had to cancel the concert at the last moment. At the time, fans wished him well and told him to get well soon. However, as a result of his recent actions, many people called him out on his behavior and flooded his comment sections.One person explained: “Mr. Rod Stewart, you canceled your Chula Vista concert at the last minute, claiming an acute respiratory infection and laryngitis. Hundreds, maybe thousands of ticket holders were at the entrance to the parking lot when they were turned away.” Also, many fans were said to have flown in from different places to see him, but the last minute news was extremely disappointing.Another person shared, “My 3 sons took my 82 year old mom out of her nursing facility and went to San Diego last night. Thank you for crushing an 82 year old and the 3 young people who wanted to share that moment with her. You are amazing.”Another social media user added that if the reason for his cancellation was legitimate, and there was something to worry about, no one would have called him. However, a few days after canceling the concert, his appearance at FIFA raised a big question mark for everyone. They also added in their post, “Those of us who have followed your career know that you have built an extraordinary legacy thanks to the support and loyalty of your audience. That’s why we expected a little more empathy, consideration and respect for those who were there and those who spent expenses that will never be recovered”.Another fan wrote: “I love Rod Stewart always have always will. This is the only thing I’ve disagreed with what he’s done. People are very hurt throughout this thread and understandably so. I’m sorry to all of you who had to watch this video after breaking your heart in San Diego.”At the time of writing, the singer, not her representatives, had made any public statement on the matter.
