IShowSpeed performs soccer in World Cup 2026 video as Cristiano Ronaldo fan faces JasonTheWeen, Marlon, Sean Garnier, Zias, Brittany Isenhour and Freda Ayisi: ‘Shout out to FIFA’

Cristiano Ronaldo devotee IShowSpeed has proven off his personal soccer expertise in a video shot in New York’s Central Park with a squad of fellow influencers.

Streamers JasonTheWeen and Marlon, YouTuber Zias, former skilled participant Brittany Isenhour, Watford goalkeeper Freda Ayisi and freestyler Sean Garnier took half in a match in the course of the World Cup 2026, with two-time world champion Cafu and legendary referee Pierluigi Collina offering experience.

“I loved this World Cup rather a lot,” stated IShowSpeed, whose actual identify is Darren Jason Watkins Jr and is often known as Velocity.

“Greater than the final World Cup [in Qatar in 2022], 100%. Simply everyone’s emotion, everyone’s compassion.

“Earlier than the sport, I hang around even earlier than [getting to] the stadium. I chill with the followers. It’s only a enjoyable environment and a enjoyable vibe.”

Marlon, Sean Garnier, Zias: World Cup 2026 ‘a shock’

Swedish web movie star Marlon referred to as co-hosting nation the US “an excellent place” to stage the finals due to the “completely different cultures and completely different folks all in the identical place”.

“Folks have seen that,” mirrored the 24-year-old. “It’s been a shock to everybody. I’m seeing TikTok posts or Instagram posts from individuals who have by no means been into it.

“Now they’re watching each single sport. It’s been actually good.”

French former skilled and world champion freestyler Garnier echoed Marlon’s phrases on inclusivity, whereas Zias admitted he has turn out to be hooked on soccer.

“I’m not a giant, avid soccer fan,” stated the American. “That is most likely essentially the most I’ve paid consideration to it and I really feel like I’ve been lacking out. It’s a stunning sport and I’m having enjoyable.”

Ex-United States youth worldwide goalkeeper Isenhour described seeing the World Cup in her homeland as “so cool”.

“I really feel like my dream as knowledgeable soccer participant was sparked once I watched the ladies play in my residence city,” mirrored the 28-year-old.

“So to see so many different youngsters attending to see their idols play within the US, so many different desires will probably be sparked.”

Iconic full-back Cafu stated the World Cup is “about bringing folks collectively whereas being handled equally”.

“It makes you hug, elevate a glass and argue with folks you’ve by no means met earlier than,” he steered. “That’s the ability of a World Cup.

“That’s the sort of message the World Cup must be selling – one among peace and inclusion.”

IShowSpeed shouts out FIFA and YouTube at World Cup

Regardless of seeing Ronaldo knocked out within the final 16 by Spain, IShowSpeed was in a position to mimic lifting and kissing the trophy with a model of the prize on the finish of the occasion within the park.

“A terrific shout out to Cafu,” he stated, embracing the most-capped Selecao participant of all time. “He was our supervisor.

“We did our factor. Shout-out to everyone on our crew, to FIFA, to YouTube. It was nice.

“Any nation, any metropolis, any city you go to – if it’s a soccer there and also you move it to them, they’ll move the ball proper again to you.”

IShowSpeed carried out on the last in New Jersey on July 19, when the reigning European champions beat holders Argentina 1-0 after further time.