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FIFA investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed by Argentina fan

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July 8, 2026

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FIFA has launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., and a supporter during Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed, who has 57 million YouTube subscribers and 53 million TikTok followers, has live-streamed matches throughout the tournament, with...

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TRT World

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· Jul 1, 2026

Politics, power and the World Cup | Bigger Than Five

The FIFA World Cup is shining a spotlight on politics, discrimination and double standards. Former Iran national team coach Afshin Ghotbi explains why some players are judged by the governments they represent, while others are treated simply as athletes. Then, former US player and academic Jules Boykoff asks whether FIFA is living up to its own principles of neutrality. As football and politics collide, Bigger Than Five examines the controversies beyond the pitch.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA opens investigation into Argentina fans’ racist taunts toward streamer iShowSpeed

While broadcasting in-stadium for each of Argentina’s past two games in the FIFA World Cup, streamer iShowSpeed has faced racist taunts from the South American country’s fans. Now, FIFA has reportedly opened an investigation into the fans’ behavior. The most recent incident came Tuesday when, after Lionel Messi helped lead a thrilling comeback victory over

Independent Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse of YouTuber iShowSpeed during World Cup match

FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse of YouTuber iShowSpeed during World Cup match

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 9, 2026

FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed

FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Double standards’: FIFA soccer players objectified by women online

Sky News host Rita Panahi says there’s “objectification” of soccer players during the FIFA World Cup. Ms Panahi said she’s been “appalled” by what some ladies are posting on social media. “You probably wouldn’t be able to get away with objectifying female athletes in that way.”

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA probes alleged racist abuse targeting IShowSpeed at World Cup

FIFA has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting social media influencer IShowSpeed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The governing body said it had begun an immediate investigation into an incident that occurred during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday. IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is a 21-year-old American influencer with more than 50 million YouTube subscribers. He has been live streaming matches

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Related coverage for "FIFA investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed by Argentina fan": TRT World — Politics, power and the World Cup | Bigger Than Five. Awful Announcing — FIFA opens investigation into Argentina fans’ racist taunts toward streamer iShowSpeed. Independent Online — FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse of YouTuber iShowSpeed during World Cup match. Borneo Bulletin — FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed. Sky News Australia — ‘Double standards’: FIFA soccer players objectified by women online. The korea Herald News — FIFA probes alleged racist abuse targeting IShowSpeed at World Cup