Add The New York Post on Google FIFA is investigating allegations of racism off the pitch during Argentina’s win over Cape Verde in the World Cup on Friday.
The incident happened at the Round of 32 game in Miami and involved popular streamer IShowSpeed and a fan in an Argentina jersey.
IShowSpeed was livestreaming when he could be heard asking a fan what they had just said to him after multiple outlets reported that the fan seemed to tell the YouTuber, who is black, to “go cry to the zoo” in Spanish.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is displayed at Miami Stadium. Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock “FIFA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms,” FIFA said in a statement on Tuesday. “These actions have no place in football, at the FIFA World Cup, or anywhere in society. FIFA was made aware of an incident involving a supporter and IShowSpeed at Miami Stadium during the Argentina vs. Cabo Verde match on 3 July 2026 and immediately initiated an investigation.
“The FIFA World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect. It brings together people, cultures and communities from around the world, and anyone who acts in a manner that undermines these values is not welcome in our game.”
The popular social media personality has not publicly commented on the incident.
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., has over 50 million subscribers on YouTube, 45 million followers on Instagram and 47 million on TikTok.
He has streamed during World Cup matches, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino and ex-soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic have made appearances.
IShowSpeed walks out of Miami Stadium after Argentina defeated Cape Verde. IShowSpeed/YouTube FIFA’s investigation comes shortly after a Paraguayan senator made abhorrent racist remarks about French star Kylian Mbappé after France’s July 4th victory over Paraguay.
Mbappé fired back at the comments, describing them as “despicable” in a statement. The French Football Federation said it would take judicial action against the senator for her remarks on social media.
