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FIFA probes IShowSpeed incident with fan at World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

FIFA probes IShowSpeed incident with fan at World Cup match

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

Latest Updates

5:30 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA is investigating an incident between a fan and streamer IShowSpeed at a World Cup match

What they're saying

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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.”
— Yahoo Sports

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