Speed's Jinx Fails as Argentina Edges Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup Quarterfinal

Streamer IShowSpeed, known for his supposed jinx on teams he supports, attempted to reverse his luck by wearing an Argentina jersey during their World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland. Despite his efforts, Argentina won 3-1, and Speed left the stadium in frustration.

The Match and Speed's Reaction

Argentina took an early lead through Alexis Mac Allister, but Switzerland equalized. In extra time, goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez sealed the win. Speed initially celebrated Lautaro's goal but then quickly left the stadium, visibly upset Source: Clarin. Infobae reported that he was seen hitting his head and exclaiming, 'Hermano, chat, ¿por qué no está funcionando?' as his apparent jinx failed to work Source: Infobae.

• Key moments: Mac Allister's opener (10th minute), Switzerland's equalizer (77th minute), Álvarez's go-ahead goal (105th minute), and Martínez's clincher (120th minute) Source: Clarin.
• Speed's antics: He wore Argentina's shirt, hoping to neutralize his jinx, but his frustration grew as Argentina prevailed Source: Lavozar.

Broader Context

Speed, a known Cristiano Ronaldo fan, has been accused of bringing bad luck to teams he cheers for, including Cabo Verde and Egypt earlier in the tournament Source: Clarin. His attempt to 'mufa' Argentina by ironically supporting them backfired, sparking mockery on social media Source: Infobae.