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xQc Banned on Twitch for Watching FIFA World Cup Clip
No new developments since Jun 23
Cover: GenZHype original graphic. All clips and posts below are embedded from their original sources.
By the numbers: this timeline documents 6 events from Jun 22, 2026 to Jun 23, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
“Well, GGs, I guess. It really sucks because I waited as much as I could. Chat, it’s that one f**king clip! It’s the one f**king clip!”
via dexerto.com
Background
Felix Lengyel, known online as xQc, is a French‑Canadian streamer with a history of multiple Twitch suspensions. He previously gained fame as an Overwatch pro, earning MVP honors at the 2017 Overwatch World Cup.
Twitch’s policy allows for immediate “live strikes” that halt a broadcast and can lead to temporary bans if a copyright infringement occurs during a stream.
The timeline
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Twitch issues 48‑hour ban to xQc
Twitch placed a 48‑hour suspension on Felix Lengyel after a copyright claim was filed for a five‑second Kylian Mbappé World Cup clip he watched during a live broadcast.[1]
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Ban triggered by copyright strike
The platform’s email to Lengyel reportedly cited a copyright strike from an individual named Jonathan Schmitz as the reason for the suspension.[1]
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xQc discusses ban on Kick
While streaming on Kick, Lengyel addressed the Twitch ban, reportedly describing it as a “live strike” meant to stop further infractions and showing the ban email to his audience.[1]
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Twitter post announces ban
The account @xQc_dailyy posted a screenshot stating that xQc had allegedly been banned after receiving a copyright strike for the World Cup clip.[2]
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Second Twitter post details clip length
A follow‑up tweet reportedly clarified that the disputed content was a five‑second clip of Kylian Mbappé during the World Cup.[3]
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Twitch Partner xQc banned
According to a post by StreamerBans on X, Twitch Partner 'xQc' has been banned.[4]
Frequently asked
Why was xQc banned from Twitch?
Twitch issued a 48‑hour ban after a copyright claim was filed for a five‑second World Cup clip of Kylian Mbappé that xQc watched on stream.
How long will the ban last?
The ban is set for 48 hours unless an appeal overturns the decision.
Did xQc violate Twitch’s copyright policy?
According to Twitch’s email, the ban resulted from a copyright strike filed by Jonathan Schmitz, indicating a policy violation.
Is xQc still banned from Twitch?
As of June 23, 2026, per dexerto.com, xQc discussed the ban on Kick, showing the ban email and describing it as a live strike.
Has this happened to xQc before?
Yes, the ban on June 22 was one of several suspensions xQc has faced during his streaming career.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 6 dated events from 4 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “xQc Banned on Twitch for Watching FIFA World Cup Clip.”
GenZHype, 23 June 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/xqc-banned-on-twitch-for-watching-fifa-world-cup-clip/.