Streaming star IShowSpeed highlighted his dual football loyalties during a live broadcast at the USA versus Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match on Saturday dawn.
While watching the game from a luxury suite at SoFi Stadium, the American content creator engaged in a high-energy World Cup prediction debate with his bodyguard, Rudi.
When his security guard confidently claimed that Ghana would win the entire tournament, the streamer humorously countered by prioritizing his long-standing devotion to Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo over his newly adopted African heritage.
"I'm Ghanaian, bro... but Portugal is winning," the streamer declared to his audience, before proudly repeating his official local title, "Barima Kofi Akuffo."
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“I’m Ghanaian bro... but Portugal is winning. Barima Kofi Akuffo” ðŸ˜ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡ pic.twitter.com/nV4oJStdje
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) June 13, 2026
The viral declaration references the traditional Ghanaian name bestowed upon the content creator during his highly publicized tour of Ghana.
Despite expressing love for his ancestral roots, his unwavering loyalty to Ronaldo dictated his tournament predictions.
The high-profile match proved monumental for the streamer beyond his comedic banter.
During the same broadcast, he officially surpassed 55 million subscribers on YouTube, celebrating the milestone with a signature backflip inside the stadium suite.
The creator’s ties to the ongoing tournament extend beyond streaming. His recent track, "World Cup (Champions)," is featured on the official FIFA tournament album, with its music video prominently spotlighting the Ghanaian flag alongside the United States and England.
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