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FIFA opens investigation into racist abuse directed at IShowSpeed during World Cup match

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FIFA has opened an investigation into allegations of racist abuse targeting American social media influencer IShowSpeed during a World Cup match in Miami.

The incident took place on 3 July 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2. During a livestream broadcast by IShowSpeed, a supporter [directed a racist remark at him, telling the influencer to

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bbc.co.uk GBR Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeedaljazeera.com QAT FIFA condemns fan’s racist attack on IShowSpeed at Argentina World Cup matchadnkronos.com ITA Mondiali, insulti razzisti a IShowSpeed: Fifa apre un'indagine
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observador.pt PRT FIFA investiga acusações de racismo contra IShowSpeedvg.no NOR Fifa etterforsker rasisme mot Youtube-stjerne under VM-kamp

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