He mocked them for almost the entire match. IShowSpeed, the American streamer and outspoken Cristiano Ronaldo fan, did not miss a single chance to taunt Argentine fans after Spain’s dramatic goal in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final.
But the camera found Messi completely broken, knowing he had just played his last World Cup. And then something changed. Speed let his guard down, put the rivalry aside, and spoke seriously in front of millions of viewers.
🗣️ “Well played, Messi. Seriously, Argentina played very well. They play with heart, they play with passion. You have to respect them. They gave it their all in this tournament”, he said, still moved by what he had just seen. 🇦🇷😭
🚨| WATCH: Speed gets emotional after seeing Messi in tears following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final 💔🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/PrqiaznqgK
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) July 19, 2026