Dave Portnoy sharply criticized the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show, mocking BTS and questioning Justin Bieber's slow performance during football's biggest stage. While he praised Shakira and Burna Boy's energetic set, he felt the overall show missed the mark. His comments came as the inaugural World Cup halftime spectacle sparked widespread debate, with many fans divided over FIFA's new entertainment format.The FIFA World Cup 2026 final was expected to be remembered for football history, but the entertainment around the match quickly became one of the biggest talking points. While Spain's victory over Argentina closed the tournament, conversations soon shifted to the first-ever World Cup halftime show and the reaction that followed when US President Donald Trump arrived inside the stadium.Dave Portnoy slams FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show and questions Justin Bieber's performanceBarstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy did not hide his disappointment after watching FIFA introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show to the World Cup final. The performance featured global stars including BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin helping organize the event.Portnoy shared his thoughts almost immediately after the show ended, making it clear that several moments failed to impress him. He mocked BTS by saying they "looked like teenage girls," while also questioning the surprise appearance of Ted Lasso before Justin Bieber took the stage.His biggest criticism, however, was reserved for Bieber's song choice. Portnoy argued that a World Cup final should build excitement instead of slowing the atmosphere, saying he could not understand why the singer performed what he described as a "super slow jam" during one of football's biggest celebrations.Despite his criticism, Portnoy did find one highlight. He praised Shakira's performance of the official World Cup anthem, "Dai dai," alongside Burna Boy, suggesting that their set delivered the energy many viewers expected from such a global event.The halftime show has divided fans since it aired. Some welcomed FIFA's effort to introduce a new entertainment tradition, believing it could attract a wider international audience. Others felt football's biggest match should remain focused on the sport itself rather than celebrity performances. The mixed response has already fueled debate about whether FIFA should continue the concept when the tournament returns in 2030.Donald Trump receives boos during FIFA World Cup 2026 final appearanceThe spotlight shifted once again before the trophy presentation when US President Donald Trump entered the field alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.Security around the venue had already been tightened because of Trump's attendance, leading to long queues outside the stadium. Once he appeared inside, many supporters responded with loud boos, although cheers could also be heard from parts of the crowd.The reaction quickly spread across social media, where fans shared videos and opinions from inside the stadium.One fan wrote, "Why is Donald Trump on my screen. Ew yuck."Another posted, "Donald Trump is booed by an entire stadium and keeps going as if nothing were happening. How does he manage it? Doesn't he have any sense of honour?"Journalist Adam Crafton also described what happened from the press box, writing, "You cannot hear much through the glass at MetLife Stadium in the press box but you could very much hear significant boos and whistles when U.S. president Donald Trump walked out alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino."Another supporter added, "The entire bar I’m at is booing Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino."Trump's appearance had already drawn notice during the tournament, after he got involved in talks over Folarin Balogun's suspension and publicly predicted Lionel Messi would score the winning goal in the final.And when the final whistle sounded, the footballing story of the FIFA World Cup 2026 was filled with plenty of off-field drama, with the halftime show and Trump’s appearance sparking conversations.