FIFA has started an investigation into racist insults aimed at the streamer IShowSpeed during last week’s World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
The football organization shared a message on Tuesday on X. They said they were “made aware of an incident involving a supporter and #IShowSpeed at Miami Stadium during the Argentina vs Cabo Verde match on 3 July 2026 and immediately initiated an investigation.”
The streamer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, is African-American and has over 57 million subscribers on YouTube. He also has tens of millions more followers on other video platforms.
The lively 21-year-old has been attending and streaming live from World Cup matches thanks to a special deal with FIFA, YouTube, and US broadcaster Fox Sports.
“FIFA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms. These actions have no place in football, at the FIFA World Cup, or anywhere in society,” the statement continued.
IShowSpeed faced more racist abuse during Tuesday’s match between Argentina and Egypt. An Argentine fan mimicked a monkey during his encounter with the streamer.
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