IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., is once again missing Virat Kohli, but for a reason that has left Indians in stitches. The popular YouTuber and livestreamer has been enjoying the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, which is taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
During one recent game, he asked in his livestream about India’s absence from the tournament and mistakenly named cricket superstar Virat Kohli as part of the country’s football team. “But why isn’t India in the World Cup, bro?” he asked as he watched the match between the Netherlands and Sweden at the Houston Stadium on June 20.
Moments later, he doubled down with a statement that quickly caught the attention of Indian fans online. “India got a good football
team, bro,” he said. “They got Virat Kohli.” He seemingly confused the Indian cricket icon with a football player, which has now sparked laughter on social media. Others found the moment amusing, noting that Kohli’s popularity extends so far beyond cricket.
Internet Laughs At IShowSpeed’s Confusion
“Speed, my guy… Virat Kohli is a cricket god, not a footballer. India runs cricket, football is still loading,” said one user.
“Maybe in another universe Virat plays football for Ind and dominates it,” commented another person.
“Someone tell him Kohli is a striker, but only when he’s holding a piece of willow,” remarked an individual.
“Bro still hasn’t given up on that dream colab with Kohli,” joked a user.
When IShowSpeed Said, “Virat Kohli Is Winning The World Cup”
This is not the first time that IShowSpeed has mentioned Virat Kohli in his livestream. Just a few days back, he was seen walking through a sea of fans and supporters, when one fan kept insisting that he answer his question, “Is Virat Kohli winning the World Cup?”
🚨| WATCH: Speed is disappointed that India didn’t make the World Cup
“India got a good team… they got Virat Kohli” 😭🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/mZPMVuUnOo
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) June 20, 2026
The YouTuber, who is popular for his chaotic antics and exaggerated reactions, responded in his trademark animated frustration, shouting, “Virat Kohli is winning the World Cup!” This led Indian fans to demand that the ICC or the BCCI intervene and secure his inclusion in major cricketing tournaments.
Ever since IShowSpeed discovered Kohli, he has repeatedly given shoutouts to the Indian cricketer and even supported him by attending cricket matches, famously donning the Indian jersey at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in 2023 to watch the rivalry encounter between India and Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
