IShowSpeed hypes 2026 World Cup Final with hit song ‘Champions’

Matt ReedSun, Jul 19, 2026·2 min read

YouTube star iShowSpeed is actively hyping up soccer fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final as Argentina and Spain vie for the championship.

The 21 year old already boasts a massive global audience with his viral antics online, but his latest World Cup appearance is gaining him more traction. IShowSpeed certainly has the New York/New Jersey Stadium fans engaged ahead of watching Lionel Messi.

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Fox Sports captured the epic moment prior to kick off between Argentina and Spain with the YouTuber captivating his millions of fans. FIFA is bringing out many celebrities to help make the 2026 World Cup Final even larger than normal.

Madonna, Shakira, Justin Beiber and many other musicians are set to perform during the first-ever halftime show. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seemingly leaning into American sports lure similarly to the NFL’s Super Bowl.

Meanwhile, Speed’s big moment could also be met with more viral clips depending on how the World Cup Final shapes up. The American-born star is a massive Cristiano Ronaldo and consistently roots against Messi.

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Messi and his Argentina teammates are now one win away from securing their second straight title though. Argentina took down France in a legendary 2022 World Cup Final during the Qatar tournament.

🎤 @ishowspeedsui performs his song "Champions" during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony pic.twitter.com/cmNqWIUDLE

Spain, however, is seeking its second World Cup crown after earning a 2010 World Cup trophy in South Africa. The current Spanish side has become a juggernaut once again with their impressive defensive unit, which has only conceded one goal at the North American tournament.

The 2026 World Cup conclusion expects to see a massive crowd in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American president Donald Trump even showed up to the historic event and conducted an interview with Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft.

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Speed, Trump and other celebrities are almost guarantees to earn some television air time during Sunday’s epic final.

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026