25 June 2026
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, Thomas Tuchel is officially at the wheel for England, and football fever has completely taken over the nation already. But for one of the UK’s favourite content creators, the madness on the pitch is only half the story.
It has already been a monumental year for Danny Aarons. From bagging a goal at the YouTube All Stars match back in April to tackling the beautiful chaos of early fatherhood, including the ultimate milestone of retiring his own dad, his perspective on life and content is shifting in the best way possible.
Now, he’s teaming up with Deliveroo for the “Scran of the Match” campaign to fuel fans through the tournament. At Mixtape Madness, we sat down to talk about England’s chances of bringing it home, his shockingly bold tournament predictions, what the future holds for a brand-new, De Zerbi-led Tottenham Hotspur and how the early stages of fatherhood have reshaped him and career.
We are right in the thick of the 2026 World Cup action. How are you feeling about this current England squad’s chances, and what were your thoughts on the first performance?
I think we are going to go all the way and win the World Cup – I especially liked Harry Kane’s performance, he played exceptionally. Tuchel is the one to take us to the promised land – it’s coming home.
Give us your boldest, most out-there prediction for the rest of this 2026 World Cup. Which giant is getting knocked out early in disgrace, and which underdog is going on a mad run?
France are my shock exit. Everyone expects them to go deep, but I’ve got a feeling they’re going out way earlier than anyone predicts. As for the underdogs, I’m backing Iran. They’ve already shown they’re tough to beat and I can genuinely see them going on a proper run and upsetting a few big nations.
Speaking of football, you managed to bag a goal in the big YouTube All Stars game back in April – how was that whole experience for you?
It was unreal. Playing in front of that many people is something I’ll never get used to, and then actually scoring on top of that made it even better. The atmosphere, the crowd, being out there with creators I’ve watched for years, it’s one of those experiences I’ll remember forever.
You’ve recently entered fatherhood and also documented on your Instagram the feeling of retiring your dad with him now becoming a grandad. Being able to do that for your dad must feel like such an incredible accomplishment?
Absolutely. Retiring my dad is probably one of the things I’m most proud of, because growing up you always see the sacrifices your parents make for you. To be in a position where I could give something back and take that pressure off him was an amazing feeling.
Now seeing him as a grandad makes it even more special. It’s one thing being able to help your parents financially, but watching him build that relationship with my daughter and seeing how much joy it brings him puts everything into perspective.
And how has the start of fatherhood been? Has the massive shift in your personal life changed your daily routine and your outlook on content creation at all?
Fatherhood has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me, but it’s definitely been the biggest adjustment as well. Overnight, your priorities completely change. My daily routine now revolves around my daughter and making sure I’m present for all those little moments that you can’t get back.
It’s definitely changed my outlook on content creation too. I still love making videos and entertaining people, but I think I’ve become a lot more conscious of my time. Before, I’d happily spend every waking hour working, whereas now I try to find a better balance between creating content and being there for my family. If anything, becoming a dad has given me even more motivation, because everything I do now feels like it’s for something bigger than just myself.
At the end of the day, views and videos come and go, but watching my daughter grow up is something I don’t want to miss. That’s become the most important thing in my life.
Let’s talk about your new Deliveroo collab for “Scran of the Match.” How did this partnership come about?
My manager told me about the opportunity and I have never said yes quicker, Deliveroo is probably the app I use most on my phone. It’s a dream collab for me.
Everyone has their ultimate tier list when it comes to ordering takeaway for a big game. What is your absolute, non-negotiable go-to Deliveroo order?
It has to be an Indian for me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a bit heavier than some of the other options, but it properly sets you up for the big game ahead.
If you had to ban one of your fellow YouTube creators from ordering the matchday scran because their food tastes are completely bin, who would you call out?
AB, he’s the fussiest person I’ve ever met, no sauce, no vegetables, just a proper sad takeaway.
Looking back at the kid who started making videos years ago compared to where you are now in 2026, what’s the biggest life lesson you’ve learned? Has the way in which you see life changed?
I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that you can’t spend your life chasing the next thing forever. When I first started making videos, all I cared about was growing the channel, getting more views and hitting the next milestone. I always thought I’d feel different once I reached a certain point, but there’s always another goal waiting around the corner.
As I’ve got older, especially over the last year or so, I’ve realised that the things that make me happiest aren’t numbers on a screen. It’s spending time with my family, making memories and enjoying the position I’ve worked so hard to get into.
Finally, Tottenham Hotspur. De Zerbi. Squad-rebuild. Van Hecke, Robertson and Senesi signed. How are you feeling about the new season?
I’ll probably convince myself we’re winning the league after the first three games and then have a complete meltdown after the first defeat. That’s just part of the experience.