IShowSpeed Meets BTS at World Cup Final

Streamer IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) met members of South Korean pop group BTS during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Speed greeted the band with enthusiasm, performed a backflip, and exchanged a friendly “bark” gesture that the group mirrored. BTS, performing their hit "Dynamite," shared the stage with artists such as Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira.

The encounter was streamed live as part of Speed’s partnership with FIFA, YouTube and Fox Sports, and highlighted his growing presence at major sports events, including hosting the YouTube FIFA Creator Cup earlier in the tournament.