IShowSpeed has made history by becoming the first online streamer to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final
IShowSpeed performed his hit song “Champions” in front of 82,000 fans, making history as the first digital creator to headline a FIFA World Cup final ceremony.
IShowSpeed has made history as the first online streamer to perform at a FIFA World Cup final, showcasing his hit song, “Champions,” during the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
The 21-year-old YouTube sensation captivated over 82,000 fans at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, prior to the championship match between Spain and Argentina, highlighting yet another achievement in his swiftly advancing career.
His performance of “World Cup (Champions)” made history, as FIFA provided the internet personality a platform typically reserved for globally acclaimed music stars, highlighting the growing impact of digital creators on the world’s largest sporting events.
Released on June 1, the song swiftly emerged as one of the tournament’s defining anthems, accumulating over 90 million views on YouTube in its first month and garnering widespread acclaim among football fans globally.
According to IShowSpeed, FIFA reached out to him to obtain the rights to use the track during the tournament after it became an unofficial fan favorite.
The performance enhances the content creator’s expanding reputation in world football. Recently, he has cultivated a worldwide audience exceeding 50 million YouTube subscribers, with billions of video views and millions of followers on various social media platforms.
His enthusiasm for football, especially his respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, has led him to frequently attend significant football events, such as the Ballon d’Or ceremony, UEFA Champions League finals, and international matches.
Renowned for his dynamic livestreams, gaming content, and football reactions, IShowSpeed took a break from his regular online broadcasts to present a live musical performance to one of the largest sporting audiences in the world.
His appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final underscores the increasing intersection of digital entertainment and major global events, solidifying his role in World Cup history as the inaugural content creator to perform at the tournament’s final ceremony.
