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A staunch Cristiano Ronaldo supporter, iShowSpeed was visibly emotional following the end of Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign. The American streamer watched Portugal’s dream collapse in its final moments. The defeat also ended Ronaldo’s World Cup career.
Spain won 1-0 in a tense tie in the round of 16. The winning goal was scored deep in stoppage time, in the 90+1 minute. It absolutely stunned the Portuguese players and fans.
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The game at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) remained tight throughout. Spain dominated possession while Portugal looked for chances from counter-attacks. Ronaldo almost made the difference during the match. Unai Simon made a crucial save to deny him. An extension looked increasingly likely as both sides looked for breakthroughs. That breakthrough finally came deep in stoppage time.
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A devoted Ronaldo fan, iShowSpeed wept inconsolably after Portugal’s defeat, expressing his disappointment as he believed they would win it all.
Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in a thrilling round of 16 match, with Spain scoring in stoppage time, ending Portugal’s FIFA World Cup campaign.
His deep emotional reaction was linked to his long-term support for Ronaldo and Portugal, as he felt that the end of this tournament marked a significant moment in Ronaldo’s career.
Ronaldo expressed his sadness at the defeat, stating that he had given his all and that it was time to move on, acknowledging that this was likely to be his last World Cup.
Reactions varied, with some teasing him and others empathizing with his emotional connection to Ronaldo and the team, reflecting a mix of support and criticism.
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., has created a lot of content around Ronaldo. He has celebrated goals before, traveled to matches and reacted passionately. The elimination of Portugal clearly hit him hard this time. He then began to emotionally discuss the result.
“I thought they were going to win it all,” he said. He added that his prayers had gone unheeded. His words echoed the sentiments of the entire tournament. He consistently supported Portugal and Ronaldo’s title hopes.
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Afterwards, Speed posted a heartfelt tribute to Ronaldo. He called him “GOAT” regardless of the outcome. He thanked Ronaldo for everything he gave.
Speed responded similarly after Portugal’s exit from Euro 2024. For the 21-year-old, Spain’s late winner ended more than the match. It closed what he hoped would be Ronaldo’s greatest chapter.
Reaction on social networks
The emotional reaction of iShowSpeed has drawn mixed reactions from social media users.
“So you’re switching to Messi now?” he teased one of them.
“Ronaldo World Cup knockout goals: 0. World Cup tears at speed: Endless. Time to accept the truth, Portugal’s run is over,” another user wrote.
Another user wrote: “He doesn’t care about Ronaldo or any other great athlete. He believes he can be bigger than the World Cup. Wake up Americans!”
“It’s not just about Portugal leaving. It’s about the realization that we’ve probably seen his last game at the World Cup. An era is over,” another user commented.
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“Cry if you must but they’ll be back in 4 years… not a long time,” one user wrote.
“I’m so confused why they hate him so much. He wasn’t making fun of the opposing team at all – he just wanted to see Ronaldo get to the finals. It’s literally harmless,” chimed in another.
Another user wrote: “Ronaldo’s World Cup is over but Speed’s acting career has just begun.”
“Ronaldo is part of everyone’s family. He is part of everyone’s life. When he cries, it makes everyone cry,” another user commented.
Messi fans tease iShowSpeed
Another viral video showed iShowSpeed snapping at Messi fans chanting Leo’s name. It was when he was leaving the stadium after defeating Portugal.
He kept shouting, “Who said that? Who said that?”
His security guard tried to calm him down and asked him to “relax” while escorting him to a safer area. But the streamer continued to show aggression. Then the singing got louder. iShowSpeed decided to leave without confronting any of them.
