Popular streamer xQc is trending again after his Twitch channel was temporarily suspended. The lawsuit follows a copyright claim related to match footage from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports he shared during his Kick stream, Twitch slapped his account with two copyright strikes, resulting in a brief suspension. The situation quickly spread online, with fans trying to understand what happened and whether this counted as a full ban.xQc himself reacted to the incident during a Kick live stream, where he showed an email from Twitch explaining the action. He said the problem may have stemmed from a very short clip, reportedly about five seconds long, involving a World Cup match. The streamer expressed confusion that the video violated the rules and suggested that the video was taken from social media. The incident has now become one of the most discussed Twitch moderation cases involving major streamers.
xQc twitch suspension FIFA 2026 World Cup Clips Explained
The suspension reportedly comes after Twitch received a copyright complaint related to footage from the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast. The platform informed xQc that his channel had been hit with two copyright strikes, resulting in a 48-hour suspension. The notice also mentioned that the relevant content came from a live broadcast on June 22, in which copyrighted game footage was played.xQc explained that he believed the problem stemmed from a short clip of French star Kylian Mbappé. He added that the video was only a few seconds long and had been seen on social media before being shown on his live stream. He questioned how streamers could always verify the origin of each clip in real time.Despite the suspension, xQc downplayed the seriousness of the action. He described it as a temporary restriction rather than a blanket ban, saying it was different from permanent removal from the platform. However, an email from Twitch confirmed that the account had been issued a copyright strike along with a brief suspension period.The incident marks the sixth time xQc has faced a Twitch suspension. While his channel was expected to resume after a brief period of restrictions, and has now, the case has reignited discussions about copyright enforcement on live streaming platforms and the speed at which highlights from major events such as the FIFA World Cup spread on social media.Overall, the situation shows that even brief clips from live sporting events can lead to action by platforms, especially when copyright-protected broadcasts are involved. For xQc, it’s yet another addition to his long-standing Twitch moderation issues, which have now been resolved, although this one appears to be a temporary pause.
