IShowSpeed is set to visit Canada for the first time to watch Portugal take on Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The update was shared on X. The trip has caught attention because Speed had previously said he would never visit Canada, claiming his great-grandfather was killed by a Canadian soldier during a war. This time, however, his passion for football appears to have changed that decision.
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IShowSpeed heads to Canada for Portugal vs Croatia after saying he would never visit
The news was first shared by IShowSpeedHQ , a fan account that regularly posts updates about the popular streamer. According to the post, Speed will travel to Canada to watch Portugal face Croatia in one of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The announcement stood out because of what Speed has said in the past. During earlier livestreams, he explained why Canada was one country he never wanted to visit.
He said, “I’m never going to Canada because my great-grandfather was killed by a Canadian soldier during the war.”
That statement has been brought up several times by fans over the years whenever Canada was mentioned on his streams. Because of that, many people were surprised to learn that he is now preparing to travel there.
The images shared with the update show Speed wearing Portugal’s jersey with Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous No. 7 on the back while also posing with the Canadian flag, highlighting the unusual moment.
