Fans watching the 2026 World Cup draw were quick to raise complaints over the lengthy pre-ceremony entertainment, which delayed the actual draw. The event, held in Washington DC, featured performances by Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, and Nicole Scherzinger, alongside hosts Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart, and Danny Ramirez.
Social media users voiced their frustration, with one writing on X: 'Just like CL group stage draw, looks like the FIFA World Cup draw will take 10 years.' Another added: 'Why does the World Cup draw need all this cringe?' A third user commented: 'Why is the World Cup draw taking two hours?'
After FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed the crowd, claiming six billion people would watch the tournament, more complaints emerged. 'Okay, so far this World Cup draw is horrific and cringe. Just do the draw and show us the groups,' one viewer wrote. Another said: 'Bro they're dragging this World Cup draw.'
Criticism also targeted the performance by Williams and Scherzinger, who debuted a new football anthem titled 'Desire'. One fan remarked: 'Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger? Is this the World Cup Draw or the X Factor Final?' Another added: 'Just tuned in to watch the #WorldCup draw and Robbie Williams is singing... Can't we just get on with it?!'
