Watch: IShowSpeed reacts to Virat Kohli's World Cup win during FIFA World Cup 2026 — Goes viral

Popular YouTuber and influencer IShowSpeed is once again making headlines during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The American content creator has been attending several matches as a guest and has frequently gone viral for his interactions with fans. This time, however, the spotlight shifted from football to cricket as Speed spoke about Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli.

Speed, a well-known fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, has often expressed his admiration for Kohli after learning that the Indian cricketer is also a huge supporter of the Portuguese football legend. Ahead of Portugal's next World Cup match, Speed was stopped by fans and asked about Kohli's chances of winning the 2027 ODI World Cup.

In the now-viral video, a fan asked Speed whether Kohli would win the 2027 World Cup. The influencer responded with a humorous exchange before confidently backing the former India captain to lift the trophy. Although Speed mispronounced Kohli's name during the conversation, the clip quickly spread across social media and attracted thousands of reactions within minutes.

Watch the viral video below.

What exactly did Speed say about Kohli's World Cup win?

The viral moment took place while IShowSpeed was walking through a crowd of fans during one of his live streams at the FIFA World Cup 2026. As he interacted with supporters and soaked in the match-day atmosphere, one fan repeatedly asked him whether Virat Kohli would win the World Cup.

At first, Speed ignored the question and continued with his broadcast. However, the fan kept asking the same thing several times. Eventually, the American influencer responded in his trademark energetic style and shouted, “Vyrat Kuhli is winning the World Cup!” Notably, Speed mispronounced Kohli's name, saying "Vyrat Kuhli" instead of Virat Kohli.

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The comment immediately drew laughter from the surrounding crowd and quickly went viral across social media. While the remark appeared to be light-hearted, many cricket fans took it as Speed backing Kohli to win the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. The clip has since gained thousands of views and reactions online.

Inside the viral clip: Fans react to speed's FIFA World Cup 2026 moment

The clip quickly went viral on social media, with many fans enjoying the unexpected mention of Virat Kohli during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The moment once again showed Kohli's global popularity, as discussions about the Indian cricket star emerged even at one of football's biggest events. Fans flooded the comments section with reactions, with many praising Speed for backing Kohli.

Speed's admiration for Kohli is not new. The American YouTuber first became interested in the former India captain after watching videos of Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, and other Royal Challengers Bengaluru players performing Cristiano Ronaldo's famous "Siuuu" celebration. Since Speed is a lifelong Ronaldo fan, he became curious about Kohli and later learned more about the batter's achievements and records during his live streams.

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Over the years, Speed has openly supported Kohli on several occasions. He followed Kohli's performances during the 2023 ODI World Cup and continued to praise him during his visit to India. As a result, many fans now see Speed as one of Kohli's most popular international supporters, making his latest viral FIFA World Cup comment even more special for Indian cricket fans.

Why cricket and football fans are both talking about this crossover reaction

The viral exchange caught the attention of both cricket and football fans because it brought together two of the world's most popular sports. While IShowSpeed was attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 because of his love for football, the conversation suddenly shifted to Virat Kohli, one of cricket's biggest stars. The unexpected crossover quickly became a talking point across social media.

The moment was even more special because of the connection between Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo. Speed has long been one of Ronaldo's biggest supporters, while Kohli has often spoken about his admiration for the Portuguese legend. Over the years, Speed has also become a fan of Kohli after learning about his achievements, records, and influence on world cricket. As a result, many fans enjoyed seeing a football influencer passionately backing a cricket superstar.

The viral clip shows how sports can bring different fan communities together. Even during the FIFA World Cup, a conversation about Virat Kohli was enough to grab global attention and spark reactions from millions of cricket and football followers. It is another example of Kohli's worldwide popularity and Speed's growing connection with cricket fans around the world.