The first-ever YouTube FIFA Creator Cup is proving to be a huge success, attracting football fans and content creator communities from around the world. Hosted by YouTube and FIFA in New York City’s Central Park, the exhibition match features some of the internet’s biggest personalities competing on the football pitch.

According to the official team lineup shown during the livestream, Team Speed, captained by IShowSpeed, takes on Team Celine, captained by Celine Dept.

Team Speed Starting VII

  • GK: Zias
  • IShowSpeed (Captain)
  • Brittany Wilson
  • Marlon
  • PlaqueBoyMax
  • Receba
  • Zhong

Team Celine Starting VII

  • GK: Blou
  • Celine Dept (Captain)
  • Coringa
  • Ocho
  • Tobi
  • Séan Garnier
  • Freda Ayy

One of the biggest talking points is the incredible live audience. The match has reportedly attracted more than 200,000 concurrent viewers on YouTube, highlighting the growing popularity of creator-led sporting events and football entertainment online.

The event combines football with digital entertainment, bringing together YouTubers, streamers, and social media stars from different countries. FIFA and YouTube announced the Creator Cup as a way to celebrate the global football community during the 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities, with the match streamed live on FIFA’s official YouTube channel.  

With stars like IShowSpeed, Celine Dept, Coringa, PlaqueBoyMax, and legendary freestyle footballer Séan Garnier on the pitch, the Creator Cup has quickly become one of the most-watched online football creator events of the year.

As the match continues live, fans are eagerly watching to see whether Team Speed or Team Celine will lift the inaugural YouTube FIFA Creator Cup trophy.

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