Robbie Williams pokes fun at ‘deeply unprofessional’ blunder in World Cup show

Williams has shared a video on social media explaining what the object he accidentally spat out on air was.
Robbie Williams attending the Brit Awards 2026 (Ian West/PA)

Robbie Williams attending the Brit Awards 2026 (Ian West/PA)

Robbie Williams has responded after suffering a “deeply unprofessional” blunder during the World Cup.

The 52-year-old British singer performed alongside Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Italian singer Laura Pausini during the closing ceremony of the football showpiece on Sunday night.

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