IShowSpeed is officially taking the stage at the FIFA World Cup final.
IShowSpeed's rise from YouTube superstar to one of football's biggest online personalities has reached another milestone. FIFA has confirmed that the streamer will perform his viral hit “World Cup (Champions)” during the closing ceremony ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
FIFA Rewards Speed's Love of Football
During a recent livestream, Speed revealed that he initially thought FIFA's invitation was a prank. After realizing the offer was genuine, he celebrated the announcement with his viewers, calling it one of the biggest moments of his career. The performance marks another major step in Speed's transformation from internet entertainer into one of football's most recognizable content creators.
His song “World Cup (Champions)” was released shortly before the 2026 tournament began. The track names all 48 countries competing at the expanded World Cup and was initially launched as an unofficial anthem. After gaining immediate attention, it was added to FIFA's official tournament album. Since then, Speed has become a familiar face at major football events thanks to his passion for the sport and his livestreams from tournaments around the world.
A Star-Studded Closing Ceremony
FIFA's closing ceremony is set to feature an impressive lineup of celebrities. Hollywood star Tom Cruise will make a special appearance, while Jennifer Hudson will perform the United States national anthem. Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and Nicole Scherzinger are also scheduled to perform before the World Cup final kicks off in New Jersey. FIFA says the ceremony is designed to celebrate the tournament's 48 participating nations and bring together music, culture, and football on one of the sport's biggest stages.
For Speed, the invitation is another sign of how far his football journey has come. What started with viral Ronaldo reactions and livestreams has now earned him a place on one of the world's biggest sporting stages.
Will you be watching IShowSpeed's performance? And more importantly, who have you got winning?
