IShowSpeed Playfully Dismissed from FOX Sports Set by Zlatan Ibrahimović
During FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, streamer IShowSpeed gained attention after Zlatan Ibrahimović playfully removed him from the FOX Sports set. This occurred following Speed's prediction that Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal would win the tournament. The incident, including Thierry Henry's reaction, quickly went viral online, with Speed reaffirming his support for Ronaldo. He also notably interviewed FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the event.
Streamer IShowSpeed reportedly went viral during the FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage following an interaction with football star Zlatan Ibrahimović on the FOX Sports set. Ibrahimović was said to have "jokingly kicked" IShowSpeed off the set.
The incident stemmed from IShowSpeed's prediction regarding the tournament's outcome. The streamer had publicly stated his belief that Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team would emerge victorious in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The moment was further amplified by the reaction of another football legend, Thierry Henry, whose "stunned reaction" to the playful dismissal quickly circulated online, becoming a widely shared meme. Despite the lighthearted nature of the event, IShowSpeed reportedly reiterated his strong support for Cristiano Ronaldo.
In addition to this interaction, IShowSpeed also garnered attention during the tournament for conducting an interview with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. (Source: Times of India - World)
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