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IShowSpeed removed from Fox Sports World Cup set after prediction
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Jun 13, 2026 to Jun 14, 2026, drawn from 3 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
IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) has made multiple appearances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, often meeting former football stars during broadcast segments.
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.[205]
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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.[206]
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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. No official confirmation has been given.[208]
Frequently asked
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.
Related drama
Sources
- dexerto.com, @zlatan / @ishowspeed / Instagram IShowSpeed’s prediction for the winner of the World Cup did not go down well with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who immediately dismissed the streamer for his comments. IShowSp, Jun 14, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original twitter post by The CR7 Timeline.: 🚨🚨🚨 Zlatan Ibrahimović just KICKED Speed off FOX Sports after he said Portugal will win the World Cup.Look at Henry and Ibrahimovic's faces they can't stand, Jun 14, 2026.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Behind-the-scenes footage has sparked speculation that IShowSpeed may be working on a FIFA World Cup 2026 song. Videos from a large-scale shoot in Miami showed the streamer surrounded by production cr, Jun 14, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “IShowSpeed removed from Fox Sports World Cup set after prediction.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/ishowspeed-removed-from-fox-sports-world-cup-set-after-prediction/.