FIFA have launched an investigation for an alleged incident of racist abuse involving YouTuber IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the World Cup on Friday.
IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him.
“FIFA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms,” the football governing body said in a statement. “These actions have no place in football, at the FIFA World Cup, or anywhere in society. Messages sent to IShowSpeed and publicists seeking comment were not immediately returned.
“FIFA was made aware of an incident involving a supporter and IShowSpeed at Miami Stadium during the Argentina vs Cape Verde match on July 3 2026 and immediately initiated an investigation.”
IShowSpeed — whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr — has more than 50 million YouTube subscribers, 45 million Instagram followers and 47 million on TikTok.