Rock legend Rod Stewart was spotted cheering on Scotland at a World Cup match in Boston just days after canceling a concert in the San Diego area due to an acute upper respiratory infection and laryngitis.
The 81-year-old singer scrapped his Friday, June 12 performance at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California, as part of his “One Last Time” farewell tour. Organizers announced the cancellation roughly 45 minutes before the scheduled 7:30 p.m. start time after Stewart had already arrived at the venue. His team cited doctors’ advice following the diagnosis, noting he received steroid treatments in an attempt to perform but was ultimately unable to sing.
On Saturday, Stewart posted a video from a private jet showing him traveling with his sons to Boston to watch Scotland face Haiti in Group C action. Scotland secured a 1-0 victory in what marked their first World Cup win in decades. Photos from the match showed Stewart in the stands appearing in good spirits.
The rapid turnaround sparked disappointment and backlash among some fans who had traveled for the canceled show, though a representative confirmed the illness was genuine. Laryngitis primarily affects vocal performance, which can differ from general cheering or travel.
Stewart has a long history of supporting Scotland’s national team and has attended multiple World Cups. The incident highlights the challenges artists face balancing health issues with tour commitments and personal passions during major global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across North America.
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