Streamer IShowSpeed is scheduled to perform his song 'World Cup (Champions)' at the World Cup closing ceremony on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, alongside Tom Cruise and other artists. FIFA is investigating racist remarks directed at him during a match on July 3.
IShowSpeed released the music video for 'World Cup (Champions)' on June 2, an unofficial anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song lists participating countries and supports players and fans. The video has over 3 million views. His 2022 World Cup song has 200 million views.
Three days later, FIFA added the track to the official 'FIFA World Cup 2026 Album' after the organization heard and liked it. The song, now titled 'Champion', appears alongside artists like Shakira and The Rolling Stones. IShowSpeed reacted with joy during a live stream after receiving a direct message from FIFA.
On July 3, while live-streaming the Argentina vs. Cape Verde match in Miami, a spectator reportedly told him in Spanish to 'go to the zoo and cry.' FIFA announced an investigation into the alleged racist remarks and condemned racism. The incident highlighted FIFA's ongoing struggle with racism at the World Cup.
On July 15, FIFA announced that IShowSpeed will perform 'World Cup (Champions)' at the closing ceremony before the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. The ceremony also features Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Cruise, and Jennifer Hudson. IShowSpeed initially thought the FIFA call was a prank.
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Streamer IShowSpeed will perform his unofficial World Cup anthem "World Cup (Champions)" at the closing ceremony before the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. He initially thought the FIFA call was a prank. The ceremony also features Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Cruise, and Jennifer Hudson. The song was included in the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album.
FIFA announced an investigation into alleged racist remarks directed at streamer IShowSpeed during a CONCACAF World Cup match in Miami on July 3. The incident occurred while IShowSpeed was live-streaming the Argentina vs. Cape Verde game. A spectator reportedly told him in Spanish to "go to the zoo and cry." FIFA condemned racism and launched the probe immediately.
Streamer IShowSpeed's song 'World Cup (Champions)' has been added to FIFA's official 'FIFA World Cup 2026 Album' after the organization heard and liked it. The track, now titled 'Champion', appears alongside artists like Shakira and The Rolling Stones. IShowSpeed reacted with joy during a live stream after receiving a direct message from FIFA.
Streamer IShowSpeed released the music video for "World Cup (Champions)" on June 2, an unofficial anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song lists participating countries and supports players and fans. The video has over 3 million views. His 2022 World Cup song has 200 million views.