Rod Stewart is facing criticism from fans after he cancelled his show on Friday night less than 24 hours before he was seen boarding a private jet to head to Scotland's first World Cup game.   

The legendary musician, 81, had been due to perform at the Chula Vista’s North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in California but cancelled the show while fans were queuing to enter the venue due to a respiratory infection. 

Yet despite his illness, on Saturday morning Rod jumped on a private jet with his sons Aidan and Alistair to head to Boston for the Scotland vs Haiti match. 

And after a successful win for the Scots, the star was seen cheering from the stands as they beat Haiti 1-0. 

However fans have been left less than impressed as they took to Twitter to vent their frustrations, accusing him of being 'disingenuous'. 

Commenting directly on his Instagram post, one wrote: 'This feels rather disingenuous, especially after your cancellation last night. Too ill to perform but okay to fly across the country for soccer?';

Others penned: 'I understand that shows sometimes have to be canceled, and if there was a legitimate reason, most fans would have accepted it. 

'What’s hard to accept is seeing you apparently celebrating on a plane with friends less than 24 hours after thousands of people were sent home disappointed in San Diego.';

'I love Rod Stewart I always have I always will. This is the only thing I've ever disagreed with that he's done. People are so hurt all through this thread and it's understandable. 

'I am so sorry to all of you in San Diego that were heartbroken and then have to see this video. In my opinion he should not have posted this video.';

'Now we know why ya cancelled ya concert, FairPlay'.

Another added on Twitter: 'Just saw Rod Stewart at the Scotland game and he cancelled his San Diego concert last minute '

The Daily Mail has contacted Rod's representatives for comment. 

On Friday in an Instagram post, his team revealed: 'Rod Stewart very regretfully has had to cancel his show tonight in Chula Vista, California.

'He travelled to the venue and made every effort to perform, but on the advice of his doctors and following a diagnosis of an acute upper respiratory infection that has resulted in laryngitis, he is unable to take to the stage this evening.'

Rod later shared a photo of himself standing on stage in the empty stadium as he apologised to fans for the cancellation. 

He penned: 'Well here I am in beautiful Chula Vista as the stage is being taken down around me. Following treatment, I'm feeling much better, but my voice is not.

Rod continued: 'I'm very disappointed and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. 

'I did everything I could to make the show happen tonight, but unfortunately it just wasn't possible. I will do my utmost to reschedule.'

Fans were left devastated by the last minute cancellation, taking to Reddit to share their upset. 

Concertgoers penned: 'We arrived to the gate and they told us it was canceled 5 minutes ago. There was even people inside already waiting!'; 

'Oh man, I just got turned away at the gate! Hope everyone is ok'; 'We spent 4 hours driving down in the traffic and waiting around.'