Creator Drama
IShowSpeed removed from Fox Sports World Cup set after prediction
No new developments since Jul 19
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Jun 13, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026, drawn from 5 sources.
“We got a lot more to do, and we got the World Cup coming … Y’all know I’m going to be right back with another tour.”
via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Background
His 2022 World Cup‑themed song "World Cup" became a viral hit, leading fans to anticipate a possible new anthem for the 2026 tournament.
The timeline
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IShowSpeed removed from Fox Sports set
During Fox Sports' coverage of the USA vs Paraguay match, IShowSpeed reportedly greeted Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry, was teased about his outfit, predicted Portugal would win, and was playfully pushed off the set by Ibrahimović after a brief exchange.[1]
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Social media reports of the ejection
The CR7 Timeline posted a tweet showing screenshots of the incident, reportedly describing Zlatan "kicking" Speed off Fox Sports after his Portugal prediction.[2]
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Speculation of new World Cup 2026 song
Behind‑the‑scenes footage from a large‑scale shoot in Miami reportedly showed IShowSpeed surrounded by production crews, flags and football imagery, leading fans to speculate he is recording a new FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem.[3]
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FIFA World Cup TikTok showed IShowSpeed celebrated YouTube FIFA Creator Cup
According to a post by @fifaworldcup on TikTok, Team IShowSpeed celebrated the YouTube FIFA Creator Cup with a slowed-to-perfection clip of Speed.[5]
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FIFA posted video of IShowSpeed performing at World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony
According to a post by FIFA on YouTube, iShowSpeed performed at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Closing Ceremony (full performance).[4]
Frequently asked
Is IShowSpeed performing at the World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony?
As of July 19, 2026, per YouTube, FIFA posted a video showing IShowSpeed performing at the World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony.
Why was IShowSpeed removed from the set?
He predicted Portugal would win the tournament, which prompted Zlatan Ibrahimović to jokingly seize the microphone and push him off the set during a live segment.
Is IShowSpeed actually working on a new World Cup song?
Footage suggests a music‑video production, but the streamer has not officially confirmed any new World Cup 2026 anthem.
More related drama (4)
Sources (5)
- dexerto.com, Zlatan Ibrahimovic kicks IShowSpeed from World Cup set after prediction, Jun 14, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), The CR7 Timeline (@TimelineCR7) on X, Jun 13, 2026.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Is IShowSpeed working on a FIFA World Cup 2026 song? Behind-the-scenes footage sparks major fan speculation.
- YouTube (original post), Jul 19, 2026.
- TikTok (original post), Jul 13, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “IShowSpeed removed from Fox Sports World Cup set after prediction.”
GenZHype, 1 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/ishowspeed-removed-from-fox-sports-world-cup-set-after-prediction/.