IShowSpeed is leaving nothing to chance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, calling on Spanish phenom Lamine Yamal to stop Lionel Messi and Argentina from lifting another World Cup trophy.
The YouTube superstar, a longtime Cristiano Ronaldo supporter, made an emotional appeal during his livestream on Wednesday, urging the 19-year-old forward to lead Spain to victory and spare Ronaldo fans from another chapter in the GOAT debate.
IShowSpeed Delivers Emotional Plea to Lamine Yamal
As the countdown to Sunday's World Cup Final continues, Speed addressed Yamal directly during the closing moments of his stream.
The content creator urged the Spanish star to rise to the occasion against Argentina, emphasizing just how much the match means to Ronaldo supporters.
"You got a lot of weight on your shoulders. Lamine Yamal, this message is for you. LOCK IN! PLEASE! Por favor, Lamine."
Speed Says Another Messi World Cup Would Be “Disaster”
Speed admitted his plea is rooted in his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, joking that another World Cup title for Messi would make it nearly impossible for Ronaldo fans to continue the debate over football's greatest player.
"Save me from disaster. If Messi wins the World Cup again, I don't know what I can say as a Ronaldo fan. I can't say anything. So, Lamine Yamal, save us Ronaldo fans."
His comments quickly circulated online, drawing reactions from football fans around the world.
The Streamer Has Rooted Against Argentina Throughout the Tournament
This isn't the first time Speed has publicly opposed Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Throughout the knockout rounds, he backed every team facing Messi's squad, including Cape Verde, Egypt, and England. He even tried wearing an Argentina jersey before the quarterfinal against Switzerland in hopes of reverse-jinxing the defending champions.
Despite those efforts, Argentina continued advancing and now stands one win away from another World Cup championship.
Spain Faces Argentina for World Cup Glory
Spain enters the final as one of the tournament's strongest teams, having allowed just one goal while eliminating France to reach the championship match.
Led by breakout star Lamine Yamal, Spain now has an opportunity to deny Argentina back-to-back World Cup titles and cement a new generation of Spanish football on the sport's biggest stage.