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IShowSpeed booed at World Cup quarterfinal and jokes about playing for India

During the Spain‑Belgium quarter‑final at Los Angeles Stadium, streamer IShowSpeed was shown on the video board and met with a loud boo from the crowd. The reaction followed recent alleged racist gestures aimed at him at the Argentina‑Cape Verde match, which FIFA said it was investigating.

While livestreaming the quarter‑final, Speed joked that he would play for India to help the nation qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, saying he could be an attacking midfielder or winger. Fellow creator KSI asked which position he’d play, prompting Speed’s humorous reply.

The incidents highlight the mixed reception the online personality receives from football fans and his ongoing engagement with the 2026 World Cup.