The Three Lions travelled to take part in the tournament in South Africa as one of the favourites, but were heavily criticised for their limp performances as they crashed out at the hands of Germany who beat them 4-1 in the first knockout round.
The 25-year-old forward was expected to be one of the stars of the biggest competition in world football, but instead he returned with no goals to his name.
And with lurid revelations concerning his personal life, minor injury problems, a contract saga with United and a recent two-match ban from the FA for using offensive language, Rooney has endured a troubled season - although there have been ups as well as downs, with United still in contention to win the treble.
"He has received stick ever since the World Cup," Scholes told United Review.
"It seems as though he has been made a scapegoat for what happened, and that isn't right when there are 22 other players in the England squad."
Rooney, however, has returned to form in recent weeks, and recently scored a hat-trick to help his side come back from two goals behind to beat West Ham United.
"But Wayne showed at West Ham why he plays for us every week," added Scholes.
"He showed what he is capable of doing and gave a matchwinning performance."
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