FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals: Internet sensation IShowSpeed was in the spotlight during the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony. The YouTube star entertained more than 80,000 fans inside the MetLife Stadium before the finals between Spain & Argentina. In the process, IShowSpeed became the first content creator to perform live at a FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.
The American YouTuber’s inclusion in the FIFA World Cup shows how online creators are becoming a bigger part of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle. Known globally for his high-energy livestreams, gaming content, and passion for football, the 21-year-old internet star stepped into a very different role on Sunday. Instead of entertaining fans through a livestream, IShowSpeed delivered a live musical performance on one of the sport’s grandest stages.
His appearance also proved to be historic, as he became the first digital content creator to perform at a FIFA World Cup final ceremony, adding another milestone to his rapidly growing global profile.
Speed’s performance reflected the growing influence of digital creators on some of the world’s biggest sporting stages, a space that was once dominated almost exclusively by established musicians and entertainment icons.
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iShowSpeed just performed his World Cup song “CHAMPIONS” in front of over 82K people at the FIFA Final closing ceremony 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/urMqLCv7Jc
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) July 19, 2026 ">
FIFA Secures Rights Of The Song Before Finals
According to IShowSpeed, FIFA secured the rights for the World Cup (Champions) song, which has quickly become one of the defining soundtracks of the tournament. The song amassed more than 90 million views on YouTube within a month, resonating with football fans across the globe and emerging as an unofficial anthem of the competition. The 21-year-old has built one of the largest online audiences in the world, boasting over 50 million YouTube subscribers, billions of video views, and a massive social media following. His passion for football, particularly his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, has made him a familiar face at many of the sport's biggest events. In recent years, Speed has streamed live from the Ballon d'Or ceremony, UEFA Champions League finals, and several major international matches, with his energetic personality and spontaneous reactions regularly generating millions of views. By performing "World Cup (Champions)" during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, IShowSpeed crossed another milestone in his career, becoming part of football history while underlining the growing impact of digital creators on the global sporting landscape.About the Author
