iShowSpeed-Argentina fan incident, explained: Why FIFA was forced to release statement condemning racism
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Online streamer iShowSpeed is making content by attending World Cup matches in the United States, but he was at the center of an incident during a match last week.
The streamer was streaming during an Argentina match when an Argentina found appeared to shout a racist slur at him in the crowd. The incident didn't escalate beyond a shouting match, but it was enough for FIFA to initiate an investigation.
iShowSpeed is one of the most popular personalities online, as he has over 57 million subscribers on his YouTube page alone. He has been traveling the country and live streaming himself watching World Cup matches live from the stands.
Here's what happened to iShowSpeed during an Argentina match.
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iShowSpeed-Argentina fan incident
While iShowSpeed was attending and live streaming the Argentina match against Cape Verde last week, an Argentina fan shouted a slur at him in the crowd.
"N—, go home!" the fan shouted, as caught on video by iShowSpeed.
It's also possible that the fan said something in Spanish that translates to "go cry at the zoo" towards the streamer.
iShowSpeed initially responded to the fan, but then started to ignore her and moved his attention back to the game.
FIFA statement on iShowSpeed-Argentina fan incident
FIFA released a statement on Tuesday saying the interaction was unacceptable and the organization would look into it.
"FIFA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms," the statement said. "These actions have no place in football, at the FIFA World Cup, or anywhere in society. FIFA was 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."
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.
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) July 7, 2026
FIFA was made aware of an incident involving a supporter and #IShowSpeed at Miami Stadium during the Argentina vs Cabo… pic.twitter.com/iUUJ1kRZev
As part of the statement, FIFA also stressed that it wants the World Cup to be a celebration of countries that brings people together.
"The FIFA World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect. It brings together people, cultures and communities from around the world, and anyone who acts in a manner that undermines these values is not welcome in our game."