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Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the 'Reverse Super Bowl'
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Jon Stewart opened Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show” with commentary on Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.
- He humorously compared the Spain-Argentina final to a "reverse Super Bowl," noting the players spoke Spanish while the halftime show was in English.
- The halftime show, a first in World Cup history, featured Madonna, Justin Bieber, and the Muppets, with Stewart joking about The Count performing in daylight despite the scoreless game.
- Stewart criticized President Donald Trump’s awkward presence during the trophy ceremony, questioning why Trump lingered on stage, a space traditionally reserved for players only.
