Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored his first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and no one seemed as happy as popular streamer IShowSpeed. An online celebrity, known for his love for the football star, was watching Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan from the stands.
As soon as Ronaldo scored the goal, Speed began celebrating, which led to widespread interaction on social media platforms.Videos of Speed getting out of his chair, quickly running out of his room, screaming and celebrating excitedly surrounded by fans have gone viral online. This made the football world take notice, and many people reported that the broadcaster almost stole the thunder from the goal scored by Ronaldo.
IShowSpeed’s viral celebration after Ronaldo’s historic World Cup goal
Speed’s reaction had added significance because of his longstanding admiration for Ronaldo. Over the years, the streamer has built much of his online persona around supporting the Portuguese star. He has attended many of Ronaldo’s matches and often creates content centered around the football icon.
The goal was also important for Ronaldo. The Portugal captain faced criticism after failing to score in his team’s opening World Cup match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Some fans wondered if the veteran striker could still make a significant impact on the larger football scene.Ronaldo responded to those doubts in a wonderful manner against Uzbekistan. The Portuguese star scored twice during Portugal’s dominant win and reached another milestone in his legendary career. His first goal of the tournament was enough to send fans celebrating, but Speed’s over-the-top reaction helped turn the moment into one of the most talked-about clips of the World Cup to date.Together the two made a perfect viral situation. While the win was a cause for celebration in Portugal, there was a great deal of attention given to the live broadcast personality’s memorable reaction to it. As the World Cup progresses, this video is just another way you show that there is a growing connection between online content creators and major sporting events.
