Cristiano Ronaldo presented streamer IShowSpeed with one of the most unique souvenirs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots he wore during the game, which is widely believed to be the last World Cup of his international career.During a live broadcast on IShowSpeed of Spain’s quarter-final victory over Belgium, the YouTube star opened Ronaldo’s package and discovered the golden boots inside. Speed was visibly stunned when he was told that he now owned one of only two pairs of limited-edition boots produced by Nike.
Portugal’s special gift after early elimination
According to reports, Ronaldo originally planned to personally hand over his boots to IShowSpeed if Portugal advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals.However, those plans changed after Portugal ended the campaign with a 1-0 loss to Spain in the last 16, a match that also marked Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup appearance.The Portugal captain has reportedly not given up on the idea and is ensuring the boots are shipped directly to one of his biggest supporters.Speed was covering Spain’s quarter-final match against Belgium live on Friday, creating one of the most memorable off-field moments of the World Cup.Speed, heartbroken by Portugal’s elimination earlier this week, had a visibly emotional expression on his face as he carefully unwrapped the gift before showing off the boots to the crowd.
Why boots are so important
The boots are not standard matching footwear. They are part of Nike’s limited edition Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” series, which was specially launched to celebrate Ronaldo becoming the first male player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.Unlike the commercially available versions, these are the actual boots worn by Ronaldo during the 2026 World Cup in Portugal, making them authentic match-worn memorabilia from one of the most respected players in football.Their importance has only grown following Portugal’s elimination, with the game now expected to be Ronaldo’s last World Cup appearance.According to people at the unboxing site, there are only two pairs of “CR7 Golden Scorpion” boots in existence, further increasing their rarity.
A fitting gift for one of Ronaldo’s biggest supporters
IShowSpeed has become one of Ronaldo’s most passionate public supporters, regularly celebrating the Portugal captain via live streams and social media platforms.Speed has followed Portugal closely throughout the World Cup and reacted live to their matches, and he has made no secret of his hope that Ronaldo can end his World Cup career with another deep campaign.That journey ended against Spain in the last 16, preventing what many were expecting from the quarter-finals against Belgium.Instead, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to advance to the semifinals, and Ronaldo’s game ended earlier than originally planned.Although Portugal’s campaign ended in disappointment, Ronaldo ensured the memories remain unforgettable by sending a personal piece of World Cup history to one of his most loyal fans. Rather than remain in his own collection, the match-worn “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots have found a new home with the streamer, whose admiration for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has become a defining part of his online identity.
