Rod Stewart Criticized for World Cup Visit After Concert Cancellation

WHO:

Boston.com - Rod Stewart, 81-year-old singer

US Magazine - Rod Stewart

WHAT:

Boston.com - Rod Stewart canceled a concert due to "an acute respiratory infection that has resulted in laryngitis."

US Magazine - Rod Stewart faced backlash for attending a World Cup game just one day after canceling a concert due to health concerns.

US Magazine - Stewart shared an Instagram video stating, “Here we are flying off to Boston to see Scotland in the World Cup.”

WHERE:

Boston.com - The World Cup game took place in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

US Magazine - The concert was also scheduled in Boston.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The Instagram video was shared on June 13.

WHY:

Boston.com - The concert was canceled due to health issues related to an acute respiratory infection.

HOW:

US Magazine - Stewart communicated his plans to attend the World Cup through an Instagram video.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 06:54 UTC)

Rod Stewart, the 81-year-old singer, has canceled a concert in Boston due to an acute respiratory infection that has resulted in laryngitis. Just one day after announcing the cancellation for health reasons, Stewart faced backlash for attending a World Cup game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where he shared an Instagram video expressing his excitement about flying off to see Scotland play. His decision to attend the game has raised eyebrows, especially given the health concerns that led to the concert cancellation.