Liam Gallagher didn’t hold back when sharing his candid critique of the inaugural FIFA World Cup halftime show.

As the Spain-Argentina final unfolded at New York New Jersey Stadium this past Sunday (July 19), the Oasis frontman took to X to voice his confusion regarding the star-studded intermission. The performance featured a heavy-hitting lineup, including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Chris Martin of Coldplay, the PS22 Chorus, and even an appearance by the Muppets.

“This is like a bad trip,” Gallagher bluntly remarked on social media.

He followed up his initial jab with a second post, quipping, “It’s a good thing I’ve got my spiritual socks on, or that halftime entertainment might have pushed me over the edge.”

Clocking in at just over eleven minutes, the production served as the first-ever halftime show in FIFA history. Curated by Chris Martin, the segment kicked off with a rendition of Madonna’s 2000 chart-topping hit, “Music.” The show progressed through a rapid-fire medley of global talent, featuring high-energy sets from BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Burna Boy.

A standout moment occurred when Shakira and Burna Boy teamed up for their current chart-topping anthem, “Dai Dai,” while BTS electrified the crowd with “Dynamite.” Justin Bieber offered a more subdued, acoustic interpretation of “Everything Hallelujah,” and conductor Gustavo Dudamel led members of the New York Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra through an orchestral reimagining of The White Stripes’ iconic “Seven Nation Army.”

The ambitious performance concluded with the PS22 Chorus, Chris Martin, and various special guests—including Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy—gathering on a massive, glowing “LOVE” stage set amidst a flurry of pyrotechnics.

By integrating such an elaborate musical performance into the tournament’s climactic match, FIFA moved closer to the high-production spectacle typically reserved for the American Super Bowl.

Gallagher’s remarks arrive amidst a massive year for the legendary rocker, as Oasis continues their successful global stadium run, Oasis Live ’25. With anthems like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” serving as permanent fixtures in sports culture worldwide, Gallagher remains an influential, albeit opinionated, voice in the intersection of music and stadium events.