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Sumit Roy

‘I’ll play for India’: Popular US streamer IShowSpeed makes bold offer to help nation qualify for 2030 FIFA World Cup

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India’s long wait for a FIFA World Cup appearance became a talking point again after popular YouTuber IShowSpeed said he would be willing to play for the national team and help them reach the 2030 World Cup. The American content creator made the comment while watching the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium during a livestream. Speed, who has been a regular presence around the 2026 World Cup, has repeatedly spoken about India and asked why the country has not qualified for football’s biggest tournament. His latest remarks caught the attention of fans online.

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IShowSpeed says he would play as winger, striker or attacking midfielder for India

During the livestream, a viewer mentioned India in the chat, leading Speed to speak about the country’s football team. “India do need some help. I’ll play for India. I’ll help y’all make it to the next World Cup,” he said. “Hey India, if y’all want to make it to the next World Cup, Speed’s right here.”

British YouTuber KSI, who was watching the match alongside him, then asked where exactly he would play on the field. Speed replied, “I’ll play winger. Winger, striker or midfield.”

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