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Viral online streamer IShowSpeed attends San Francisco World Cup watch party
By Kristofer Noceda at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Online streamer IShowSpeed is one of many soccer fans taking in World Cup action Thursday at San Francisco ’s Thrive City.
The viral online personality, who has over 56 million YouTube subscribers, has been attending World Cup matches across the globe, including watching Wednesday’s USMNT vs. B...
Key takeaway Croatia Round of 32 match in Toronto, but reported in an X post he was unable to due to plane issues.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Online streamer IShowSpeed is one of many soccer fans taking in World Cup action Thursday at San Francisco’s Thrive City.
The viral online personality, who has over 56 million YouTube subscribers, has been attending World Cup matches across the globe, including watching Wednesday’s USMNT vs. B...
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