IShowSpeed to lead first-ever YouTube FIFA Creator Cup
Live streaming globally on FIFA’s Official YouTube Channel and simulcast on IShowSpeed’s YouTube channel
Jul 07, 2026 [[read-time]] minute read
Calling all FIFA World Cup 2026™ fans! This Sunday, July 12, YouTube and FIFA are bringing the first-ever YouTube FIFA Creator Cup to the heart of New York City in Central Park– live streaming globally on FIFA’s Official YouTube Channel presented in partnership with official YouTube livestream partners Dove Men+Care and Lay's. This epic match, led by IShowSpeed, will feature two star-studded rosters of top YouTube creators, FIFA legends and more amazing talent reaching over 270 million YouTube subscribers.
“To do this with YouTube and FIFA, live in New York City, with fans watching from all over the world, it’s going to be special.”
Helmed by legendary FIFA coaches Cafu and Marco Materazzi, the teams combine an all-star squad of players including AboFlah, CazeTV’s Allan Stag, Blou, Brittany Wilson, Celine Dept, Coringa, Freda Ayy, Jasontheween, Marlon, Mercedes Roa, Receba, Séan Garnier, The Sidemen’s TBJZL, Zhong and Zias.
“The World Cup is the biggest stage in the world and we’re bringing that same energy to Central Park,” said IShowSpeed. “Football brings everybody together, and that’s what I love about it. To do this with YouTube and FIFA, live in New York City, with fans watching from all over the world, it’s going to be special. I’m ready to compete and give everybody a show.”
Legendary referee and FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer, Pierluigi Collina, will oversee the match with Sam and Kristie Mewis of The Women’s Game and Zach Misischia and Brian Conforth of the Makeshift Project serving as sideline reporter duos. Additionally, Max Bretos will deliver the play-by-play commentary live from Central Park.
As part of YouTube’s preferred platform partnership with FIFA, the YouTube FIFA Creator Cup represents the next evolution of YouTube’s sports footprint. This live event builds upon the energy of YouTube and FIFA’s creator roster, whose videos related to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ have already accumulated over 1 billion views.
You can witness all the action on July 12 at 5:00 p.m. ET live from Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York City live streaming globally only on FIFA’s official YouTube channel and simulcast live on IShowSpeed’s YouTube channel.