iShowSpeed is set to take part in one of football’s biggest events. A post shared by ClippedSZN announced that the YouTube star will perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. The event will take place before the final match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with FIFA also confirming a star-filled entertainment lineup that includes Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson. As of now, iShowSpeed has not publicly responded to the announcement. ClippedSZN first shared the news, while FIFA later confirmed the official ceremony lineup.
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IShowSpeed joins FIFA World Cup final entertainment lineup
Darren Watkins Jr., better known as iShowSpeed, has become one of the biggest internet personalities in the world.
While he first built his audience through gaming and livestreams, football has become a huge part of his content over the last few years.
He regularly travels to major matches, meets top players, takes part in football challenges and shares his reactions with millions of followers.
That strong connection with the sport makes this invitation different from a regular celebrity appearance.
Instead of choosing only singers and actors, FIFA has added one of the internet’s biggest creators to its pre-match show.
According to FIFA, the opening ceremony will feature Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and iShowSpeed, while Jennifer Hudson will perform the United States national anthem before kickoff.
The World Cup final is scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. It is expected to be one of the most watched sporting events in the world, making it the biggest live audience iShowSpeed has ever performed in front of.
FIFA has also confirmed that the tournament final will include the competition’s first-ever halftime show, produced with Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
