FIFA probes IShowSpeed incident with fan at World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
FIFA is investigating an incident involving streamer IShowSpeed at a World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on July 7, 2026. During the game, IShowSpeed was livestreaming and was reportedly targeted by a fan in an Argentina jersey. The fan, speaking in Spanish, allegedly made a derogatory comment towards IShowSpeed, who is Black. FIFA condemned such actions, emphasizing that they are incompatible with the values of football and the World Cup. The organization is currently gathering information about the event.
- •FIFA is conducting an investigation into the incident.
- •IShowSpeed was livestreaming the match during the altercation.
- •The fan made a derogatory comment towards IShowSpeed.
- •FIFA strongly condemns all forms of racism and discrimination.
- •The incident occurred at the Argentina versus Cape Verde match.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA opens investigation into Argentina fans’ racist taunts toward streamer iShowSpeed
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA condemns racist abuse toward IShowSpeed at World Cup match
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
- 7:13 PMBBC Sport — Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA is investigating an incident between a fan and streamer IShowSpeed at a World Cup match
"FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him. The fan speaking in Spanish appeared to be telling IShowSpeed, who is Black, to “go cry to the zoo.”
"While broadcasting in-stadium for each of Argentina’s past two games in the FIFA World Cup, streamer iShowSpeed has faced racist taunts from the South American country’s fans. Now, FIFA has reportedly opened an investigation into the fans’ behavior. The most recent incident came Tuesday when, after Lionel Messi helped lead a thrilling comeback victory over…
"Fifa has opened an investigating following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 1:00 AMFIFA opens investigation into Argentina fans’ racist taunts toward streamer iShowSpeed
While broadcasting in-stadium for each of Argentina’s past two games in the FIFA World Cup, streamer iShowSpeed has faced racist taunts from the South American country’s fans. Now, FIFA has reportedly opened an investigation into the fans’ behavior. The most recent incident came Tuesday when, after Lionel Messi helped lead a thrilling comeback victory over…
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 7:30 PMFIFA condemns racist abuse toward IShowSpeed at World Cup match
IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 7:13 PMFifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigating following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.
- BBC SportJul 7, 2026, 7:13 PMFifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:30 PMFIFA is investigating an incident between a fan and streamer IShowSpeed at a World Cup match
FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him. The fan speaking in Spanish appeared to be telling IShowSpeed, who is Black, to “go cry to the zoo.”
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