Watch: "Kohli or Ronaldo?" fan's reply stuns IShowSpeed

Portugal staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Croatia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash in Toronto. After falling behind to Ivan Perišić's second-half goal, Portugal responded through Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty before substitute Gonçalo Ramos scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner. The victory secured Portugal a blockbuster Round of 16 clash against Spain.

While the thrilling result dominated the headlines, another moment from the matchday quickly went viral on social media. Popular YouTuber IShowSpeed, who was streaming the game live from the stadium, interacted with an Indian fan in the stands during the celebrations. He then asked the fan a simple question: "Virat Kohli or Cristiano Ronaldo?"

What happened next instantly caught everyone's attention and quickly spread across social media, with football and cricket fans widely sharing the clip. The unexpected exchange became one of the biggest viral moments from Portugal's dramatic victory over Croatia.

Watch the viral video here:

What the Indian fan told IShowSpeed before Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto

IShowSpeed was interacting with fans in the stands while Portugal faced Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Toronto. During the live stream, an Indian spectator approached the popular YouTuber and asked whether he followed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli.

Speed replied that he did and then turned the question back to the fan. Smiling, he asked, "Virat Kohli or Ronaldo?" expecting the spectator to choose one of the two sporting icons.

Instead of picking one immediately, the Indian fan responded by asking, "Can I say both?" The reply brought a smile to IShowSpeed's face and delighted the crowd. However, moments later, the conversation took an unexpected turn when the fan mentioned Lionel Messi, changing the mood of the interaction.

How a cricket-football crossover moment is trending bigger than the Portugal vs Croatia match itself

The viral exchange between IShowSpeed and the Indian fan quickly became one of the biggest talking points from Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia. While millions tuned in to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match, the conversation about Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed just as much attention on social media. Fans from both cricket and football shared the clip, making it trend across different platforms.

The moment became even more special because of the connection between Kohli and Ronaldo. IShowSpeed has always been one of Cristiano Ronaldo's biggest supporters, while Virat Kohli has often spoken about his admiration for the Portuguese star. Over time, Speed has also praised Kohli for his achievements and influence on world cricket, making the exchange even more meaningful for fans of both sports.

The viral clip shows how sports can bring different fan communities together. Even during one of football's biggest tournaments, a simple conversation about Virat Kohli created a global buzz. It is another example of Kohli's worldwide popularity and how moments involving cricket and football can capture the attention of millions around the world.

IShowSpeed's Kohli connection — From the 2023 World Cup to Portugal's round of 32 clash

IShowSpeed has been a lifelong Cristiano Ronaldo fan, but his admiration for Virat Kohli has grown over the past few years. After learning that Kohli is also a huge Ronaldo supporter, Speed developed a special respect for the Indian cricket team's superstar. He has often praised Kohli's achievements and popularity, calling him a legend in India.

Although Speed is a fan of Kohli, he has never quite managed to pronounce his name correctly. In several livestreams and videos, he has humorously referred to him as "Vyrat Kohuli," a pronunciation that has become a running joke among his fans.

Speed's connection with Indian cricket became even stronger during the 2023 ODI World Cup, when he visited India and showed his support for Virat Kohli and Team India. Since then, he has continued to express his admiration for Kohli, making their connection one of the most talked-about crossovers between cricket and football fans.