IShowSpeed Wins First-Ever YouTube FIFA Creator Cup in Thrilling Match
There is less than a week left until the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, which will be played at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. That has not stopped the World Cup energy in New York City.
FIFA and YouTube partnered up to host the first YouTube FIFA Creator Cup at Wollman Rink in Central Park on July 12, 2026, in New York City.
The friendly match featured a 7v7 match, which included multiple popular content creators on the pitch. Two teams were playing in the game: Team IShow Speed (Red) vs. Team Celine Dept (White).
The game ended 7-6 in favor of Team IShowSpeed, with Speed scoring two goals and providing three assists. FIFA gained 1 million views on its highlight video from the YouTube FIFA Creator Cup match.
The event featured a red carpet before the game, where some of the content creators took time to speak with the media. Some of the content creators involved were IShowSpeed, PlaqueBoyMax, Marlon, ZIAS, B Lou, JasonTheWeen, Sean Garnier, Receba, and TBJZL.
Team Speed 7-6 Team Celine
The 7v7 match featured two 25-minute halves with hydration breaks in each half. In the first half, Team Speed was winning 4-2 with two goals and two assists from IShowSpeed.
In the second half, Team Speed scored three more goals, featuring two quick goals from Marlon and a great goal from PlaqueBoyMax.
Team Celine initially had a 2-0 lead in the first half, with top goalscorer Chad Ochocinco Johnson, who scored a brace.
In the end, Team Speed would be the team to lift the LEGO World Cup trophy at Wollman Rink in Central Park.
Clips from the match went viral on multiple social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X. The livestream on FIFA's YouTube channel had over 1 million views.
Some popular highlights from the game featured the hat trick from Marlon, a backheel goal from CazeTV's Allan Stag, a brilliant 'Akka' assist from freestyler Sean Garnier, and the goal celebrations from IShowSpeed.
Content Creators' Impact on the 2026 World Cup
Most of the creators who featured in the YouTube FIFA Creator Cup have been streaming live while watching FIFA World Cup 2026 games throughout the tournament, with IShowSpeed constantly attending games and posting viral clips with fans.
Earlier in the tournament, IShowSpeed announced that fans in the U.S. would watch FIFA World Cup matches with him on stream via FOX One YouTube Primetime Channels.
IShowSpeed, in particular, has been fully invested in football/soccer and has become a fan of the sport over the years.
When asked about his prediction for the 2026 World Cup ahead of the semifinals and final this week, Speed said, "I think England will win the World Cup. England or France."
The semifinal between France and Spain will be played on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium, and the semifinal between England and Argentina will be played on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium.
The World Cup third-place play-off match will be played on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Miami Stadium, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be played on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York-New Jersey Stadium.
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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM.