American streamer and content creator Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, delivered a live performance of his song, “Champions,” during the closing ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday in New York.The internet personality took centre stage before a packed crowd at the New York New Jersey Stadium, performing the high-energy track to fans from around the world.Spain battle defending champions Argentina for the world title.Dressed in a white suit, IShowSpeed led a large troupe of backup dancers in colourful tracksuits during the roughly three-minute performance, which featured marching drummers, synchronised choreography and large-scale visual projections across the pitch.The ceremony also included pyrotechnics, smoke effects and aerial displays.Clips of the performance quickly circulated across social media, with many describing the appearance as a major milestone in IShowSpeed’s career, which has grown from football-themed streaming content to music.Related NewsArgentina, Spain unveil starting XI for World Cup finalArgentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnivalFULL LIST: FIFA unveils contenders for 2026 World Cup goal of the tournamentThe performance comes weeks after IShowSpeed released “World Cup (Champions),” a self-acclaimed and unofficial World Cup anthem that generated widespread attention online.The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. The internet personality took centre stage before a packed crowd at the New York New Jersey Stadium, performing the high-energy track to fans from around the world.Spain battle defending champions Argentina for the world title.Dressed in a white suit, IShowSpeed led a large troupe of backup dancers in colourful tracksuits during the roughly three-minute performance, which featured marching drummers, synchronised choreography and large-scale visual projections across the pitch.The ceremony also included pyrotechnics, smoke effects and aerial displays.Clips of the performance quickly circulated across social media, with many describing the appearance as a major milestone in IShowSpeed’s career, which has grown from football-themed streaming content to music.Related NewsArgentina, Spain unveil starting XI for World Cup finalArgentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnivalFULL LIST: FIFA unveils contenders for 2026 World Cup goal of the tournamentThe performance comes weeks after IShowSpeed released “World Cup (Champions),” a self-acclaimed and unofficial World Cup anthem that generated widespread attention online.The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. Spain battle defending champions Argentina for the world title.Dressed in a white suit, IShowSpeed led a large troupe of backup dancers in colourful tracksuits during the roughly three-minute performance, which featured marching drummers, synchronised choreography and large-scale visual projections across the pitch.The ceremony also included pyrotechnics, smoke effects and aerial displays.Clips of the performance quickly circulated across social media, with many describing the appearance as a major milestone in IShowSpeed’s career, which has grown from football-themed streaming content to music.Related NewsArgentina, Spain unveil starting XI for World Cup finalArgentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnivalFULL LIST: FIFA unveils contenders for 2026 World Cup goal of the tournamentThe performance comes weeks after IShowSpeed released “World Cup (Champions),” a self-acclaimed and unofficial World Cup anthem that generated widespread attention online.The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. Dressed in a white suit, IShowSpeed led a large troupe of backup dancers in colourful tracksuits during the roughly three-minute performance, which featured marching drummers, synchronised choreography and large-scale visual projections across the pitch.The ceremony also included pyrotechnics, smoke effects and aerial displays.Clips of the performance quickly circulated across social media, with many describing the appearance as a major milestone in IShowSpeed’s career, which has grown from football-themed streaming content to music.Related NewsArgentina, Spain unveil starting XI for World Cup finalArgentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnivalFULL LIST: FIFA unveils contenders for 2026 World Cup goal of the tournamentThe performance comes weeks after IShowSpeed released “World Cup (Champions),” a self-acclaimed and unofficial World Cup anthem that generated widespread attention online.The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. The ceremony also included pyrotechnics, smoke effects and aerial displays.Clips of the performance quickly circulated across social media, with many describing the appearance as a major milestone in IShowSpeed’s career, which has grown from football-themed streaming content to music.Related NewsArgentina, Spain unveil starting XI for World Cup finalArgentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnivalFULL LIST: FIFA unveils contenders for 2026 World Cup goal of the tournamentThe performance comes weeks after IShowSpeed released “World Cup (Champions),” a self-acclaimed and unofficial World Cup anthem that generated widespread attention online.The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. Clips of the performance quickly circulated across social media, with many describing the appearance as a major milestone in IShowSpeed’s career, which has grown from football-themed streaming content to music.Related NewsArgentina, Spain unveil starting XI for World Cup finalArgentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnivalFULL LIST: FIFA unveils contenders for 2026 World Cup goal of the tournamentThe performance comes weeks after IShowSpeed released “World Cup (Champions),” a self-acclaimed and unofficial World Cup anthem that generated widespread attention online.The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. The performance comes weeks after IShowSpeed released “World Cup (Champions),” a self-acclaimed and unofficial World Cup anthem that generated widespread attention online.The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. The music video, released on YouTube on June 1, amassed more than 3.3 million views within 24 hours and sparked debate among football fans over whether it should be adopted as the tournament’s official anthem.The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. The song gained further attention after IShowSpeed tagged FIFA on social media, requesting that it be adopted for the tournament.FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. FIFA’s verified account responded, “We will be in touch,” fuelling speculation among fans.However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage. However, FIFA retained “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as the tournament’s official soundtrack. Sunday’s performance of “Champions” at the World Cup final closing ceremony nevertheless marked a significant moment for the streamer on football’s biggest stage.