World Cup 2026 sees streamer IShowSpeed dubbed bad‑luck charm and Haaland’s viral song surge

During the 2026 World Cup, American streamer IShowSpeed has been spotted at several matches wearing the jerseys of teams such as Ivory Coast, Portugal, Brazil and Egypt. Fans noted that the sides he supported were eliminated or lost, leading to a viral perception of the streamer as a "bad‑luck" amulet for the tournament.

At the same time, a Spanish‑language song celebrating Norway striker Erling Haaland has become a TikTok hit. The track praises his goal‑scoring prowess and references his career moves, while an older video Haaland made with friends in the group Flow Kingz has also seen a surge in views, further fueling online chatter around the player during the World Cup.