Cristiano Ronaldo devotee IShowSpeed has shown off his own football skills in a video shot in New Yorks Central Park with a squad of fellow influencers. Streamers JasonTheWeen and Marlon, YouTuber Zias, former professional player Brittany Isenhour, Watford goalkeeper Freda Ayisi and freestyler Sean Garnier took part in a match during the World Cup 2026, with two-time world champion Cafu and legendary referee Pierluigi Collina providing expertise.I enjoyed this World Cup a lot, said IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr and is also known as Speed.More than the last World Cup [in Qatar in 2022], 100%. Just everybodys emotion, everybodys compassion.Before the game, I hang out even before [getting to] the stadium. I chill with the fans. Its just a fun atmosphere and a fun vibe.Table of ContentsMarlon, Sean Garnier, Zias: World Cup 2026 a shockIShowSpeed: Brittany Isenhour backs World Cup footballIShowSpeed shouts out FIFA and YouTube at World CupMarlon, Sean Garnier, Zias: World Cup 2026 a shockSwedish internet celebrity Marlon called co-hosting country the US a very good place to stage the finals because of the different cultures and different people all in the same place.People have seen that, reflected the 24-year-old. Its been a shock to everyone. Im seeing TikTok posts or Instagram posts from people who have never been into it.Now theyre watching every single game. Its been really good.French former professional and world champion freestyler Garnier echoed Marlons words on inclusivity, while Zias admitted he has become hooked on football.Im not a big, avid soccer fan, said the American. This is probably the most Ive paid attention to it and I feel like Ive been missing out. Its a lovely sport and Im having fun.IShowSpeed: Brittany Isenhour backs World Cup footballEx-United States youth international goalkeeper described seeing the World Cup in her homeland as so cool.I feel like my dream as a professional soccer player was sparked when I watched the women play in my home town, reflected the 28-year-old.So to see so many other kids getting to see their idols play in the US, so many other dreams will be sparked.Iconic full-back Cafu said the World Cup is about bringing people together while being treated equally. It makes you hug, raise a glass and argue with people youve never met before, he suggested. Thats the power of a World Cup.Thats the kind of message the World Cup should be promoting one of peace and inclusion.IShowSpeed shouts out FIFA and YouTube at World CupDespite seeing Ronaldo knocked out in the last 16 by Spain, IShowSpeed was able to mimic lifting and kissing the trophy with a version of the prize at the end of the event in the park.A great shout out to Cafu, he said, embracing the most-capped Selecao player of all time. He was our manager.We did our thing. Shout-out to everybody on our team, to FIFA, to YouTube. It was great.Any country, any city, any town you go to if its a football there and you pass it to them, theyll pass the ball right back to you.IShowSpeed performed at the final in New Jersey on July 19, when the reigning European champions beat holders Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup FIFA FIFA World Cup World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Argentina star attacks unfounded conspiracy theories over World Cup: I see how many people hoped for this defeat Ben Miller 21st July, 2026 Lamine Yamal trolls Argentina as Spain mock World Cup final fighting: Event of the year Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 Lionel Messi breaks silence on immense pain of World Cup final result: I want to congratulate Spain Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full results, dates, games, fixtures and schedule from FIFA football finals Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 World Cup final 2026: Spain vs Argentina ratings as Lionel Messi struggles and Rodri wins Player of the Tournament Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 Ferran Torres confesses Lionel Messi nervousness before World Cup final 2026: The goal belonged to 47 million Ben Miller 19th July, 2026
