Cristiano Ronaldo scores first World Cup goal as IShowSpeed reacts emotionally
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup during Portugal's match against Uzbekistan on June 23. Streamer IShowSpeed, a noted fan, was visibly emotional during the livestream, shedding tears as Ronaldo's goal was recorded. Ronaldo followed up with another goal, and Nuno Mendes contributed with a third, helping Portugal to a 2-0 lead. Speed has been actively participating in World Cup events across the U.S., expressing his passion for the tournament through various reactions and performances.
- •Ronaldo scored Portugal's first World Cup goal against Uzbekistan.
- •IShowSpeed cried on stream during the emotional moment.
- •Ronaldo previously went scoreless in Portugal's opener against DR Congo.
- •Speed celebrated hitting 55 million YouTube subscribers during the tournament.
- •Portugal leads 2-0 after additional goals from Nuno Mendes.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — IShowSpeed Cries on Stream as Ronaldo Finally Scores in the 2026 World Cup
"The streamer has been a fixture at World Cup matches across the U.S. this summer, and Ronaldo's goals against Uzbekistan sent him over the edge.
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