Watch viral video: iShowSpeed cries inconsolably as Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup journey ends | Portugal vs Spain

iShowSpeed, a devoted Cristiano Ronaldo supporter, was visibly emotional after Portugal's World Cup 2026 campaign ended. The American streamer watched Portugal's dream collapse in the final moments. The defeat also ended Ronaldo's World Cup career.

Spain won 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 tie. The winning goal arrived deep into stoppage time, at the 90+1 minute. This left Portuguese players and fans utterly stunned.

The match at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) stayed tense throughout. Spain dominated possession while Portugal sought counterattacking chances. Ronaldo nearly made a difference during the game. Unai Simon produced a crucial save to deny him. Extra time seemed increasingly likely as both sides searched for breakthroughs. That breakthrough finally came deep into stoppage time.

IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, built much content around Ronaldo. He has celebrated goals, travelled to matches and reacted passionately before. Portugal's elimination clearly affected him deeply this time. He became emotional discussing the result afterwards.

"I thought they were gonna win it all," he said. He added that his prayers had gone unanswered. His words reflected feelings held throughout the tournament. He had consistently backed Portugal and Ronaldo's title hopes.

Afterwards, Speed posted a heartfelt tribute to Ronaldo. He called him the "GOAT" regardless of the outcome. He thanked Ronaldo for everything he had given.

Speed reacted similarly after Portugal's Euro 2024 exit. For the 21-year-old, Spain's late winner ended more than a match. It closed what he'd hoped would be Ronaldo's greatest chapter.

Social Media Reaction

iShowSpeed’s emotional reaction garnered mixed reactions from social media users.

“So you switching to Messi now?” teased one of them.

“Ronaldo World Cup knockout stage goals: 0. Speed’s World Cup tears: Infinite. It’s time to accept the truth, the Portugal run is over,” wrote another user.

Another user posted, “He doesn't care about Ronaldo or any other great athlete. He believes he can be bigger than the Soccer World Cup. Wake up, Americans!”

“It's not just about Portugal's exit. It's about realizing we've probably witnessed play his final World Cup match. An era has come to an end,” another user commented.

“Cry if you must but they will be back in 4 years.. it's not a long time,” posted one user.

“I’m so confused why he’s getting hate. He wasn’t making fun of the opposing team at all—he just wanted to see Ronaldo make it to the finals. That’s literally harmless,” came from another.

Another user wrote, “Ronaldo’s World Cup ended, but Speed’s acting career just started.”

“Ronaldo is part of everyone’s family. He is a part of everyone’s life. If he cries, it makes everyone cry,” commented another user.

Messi Fans Tease iShowSpeed

Another viral video showed iShowSpeed snapping at Messi fans who chanted Leo’s name. It was when he was leaving the stadium after Portugal’s defeat.

He kept shouting, “Who said it? Who said that?”

His security tried to calm him down and asked him to “relax” while escorting him to a safer zone. But the streamer continued to show aggression. Then, the chant went stronger. iShowSpeed decided to leave without confronting any of them.