FIFA probes alleged racist abuse targeting IShowSpeed at World Cup

FIFA has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting social media influencer IShowSpeed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The governing body said it had begun an immediate investigation into an incident that occurred during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday.

IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is a 21-year-old American influencer with more than 50 million YouTube subscribers.

He has been live streaming matches