Streamer xQc was briefly suspended from Twitch after showing a five-second clip of French soccer star Kylian Mbappe during a live stream. The clip came from France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Iraq and was reportedly filed a DMCA copyright strike by FIFA. According to xQc, the suspension was temporary and lasted between 24 and 48 hours. He explained that Twitch took action to prevent further copyright issues while the claim was being reviewed.
Why Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup clip led to xQc’s Twitch suspension
The incident came to light when xQc addressed the situation during a stream on Kick. Speaking to the audience, he said the problem started when he briefly showed a glimpse from the ongoing FIFA World Cup featuring Kylian Mbappe.During the broadcast xQc said, “The DMCA is due to the Mbappe clip. It was like five seconds. FIFA claimed it. I think it’s a 24 to 48 hour suspension.”According to him, the clip was originally circulating on X, formerly Twitter. Even though it was only shown for a few seconds, Twitch enforced its copyright rules after receiving the claim.The suspension quickly became a topic of discussion in streaming communities. Many viewers were surprised that such a short piece of footage could result in enforcement action. However, copyright systems on major platforms often operate based on ownership rights rather than the length of the clip being shown.
xQc response, FIFA copyright claim and Dexerto’s report
Later reports from Dexerto and Sportskeeda supported xQc’s account of what happened. Both outlets reported that the temporary suspension was linked to the Mbappe highlight of the France-Iraq World Cup match.The situation was also discussed on Reddit, where users shared clips of xQc explaining the ban and debating how copyright rules apply to live streams. Several commentators pointed out that sports broadcasts are highly protected and platforms usually take immediate action when copyright holders submit claims.At this point, there is no indication that xQc will face any long-term suspension. His own comments suggest that the action was a short-term measure specifically related to the DMCA claim involving FIFA-owned footage.The case has once again highlighted the challenges streamers face when reacting to live sporting events. Even a few seconds of official match footage can trigger copyright enforcement if the rights holder decides to take action.