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What is the story about?
With football excitement already building ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, millions of fans are talking about one song right now. Popular streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed's newly released track titled 'World Cup (Champions)' has exploded online, generating massive engagement across social media platforms.
Dropped just days before the kick-off of the2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11, the song has quickly become a sensation on YouTube, Instagram and X. The release has attracted millions of views within hours, drawing reactions not only from fans but also from FIFA itself, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming tournament.
Following the song's release, IShowSpeed publicly urged FIFA to consider Champions as an official anthem for the tournament. The suggestion gained momentum online, prompting a response from FIFA's official social media account. "We will be in touch…" the official X account of FIFA replied.
While the response does not confirm any official partnership, it has encouraged supporters who believe the song captures the spirit and energy of the competition.
The music video became a massive hit overnight. Within the first 14 hours, it attracted over three million views on YouTube and received more than half a million likes.
On Instagram, the teaser from the song generated more than 4 million likes and over 31,000 comments. The buzz was equally strong on X, where the teaser amassed over 34 million views in a matter of hours.
Fans flooded the comment sections with praise, with many believing IShowSpeed deserves a larger role in World Cup celebrations.
A user commented, “It actually sounds so good.” “Do it FIFA, by far this is the best song this World Cup,” another shared.
“The energy, the global vibes, the stadium shots, it's straight fire! This feels like the ultimate 2026 anthem already,” an individual posted.
Not his first World Cup hit
This is not the first time IShowSpeed has combined music and football. He previously released World Cup, a song dedicated to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The track became a viral success and has since generated 209 million views on YouTube.
Competition from global music stars
The FIFA World Cup 2026 already features an impressive lineup of official songs and artists. Colombian singer Shakira and Afrobeats star Burna Boy have collaborated on Dai Dai, the tournament's official tracks.
Shakira is already well-known for creating iconic World Cup music. Her 2010 anthem Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) remains one of the most celebrated football songs ever released.
The tournament's musical lineup also includes contributions from artists such as Jelly Roll, Carin Leon, Daddy Yankee, Shenseea, Tyla and Future.
The2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
Dropped just days before the kick-off of the2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11, the song has quickly become a sensation on YouTube, Instagram and X. The release has attracted millions of views within hours, drawing reactions not only from fans but also from FIFA itself, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming tournament.
Following the song's release, IShowSpeed publicly urged FIFA to consider Champions as an official anthem for the tournament. The suggestion gained momentum online, prompting a response from FIFA's official social media account. "We will be in touch…" the official X account of FIFA replied.
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— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 1, 2026
While the response does not confirm any official partnership, it has encouraged supporters who believe the song captures the spirit and energy of the competition.
The music video became a massive hit overnight. Within the first 14 hours, it attracted over three million views on YouTube and received more than half a million likes.
On Instagram, the teaser from the song generated more than 4 million likes and over 31,000 comments. The buzz was equally strong on X, where the teaser amassed over 34 million views in a matter of hours.
Fans flooded the comment sections with praise, with many believing IShowSpeed deserves a larger role in World Cup celebrations.
A user commented, “It actually sounds so good.” “Do it FIFA, by far this is the best song this World Cup,” another shared.
“The energy, the global vibes, the stadium shots, it's straight fire! This feels like the ultimate 2026 anthem already,” an individual posted.
Not his first World Cup hit
This is not the first time IShowSpeed has combined music and football. He previously released World Cup, a song dedicated to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The track became a viral success and has since generated 209 million views on YouTube.
Competition from global music stars
The FIFA World Cup 2026 already features an impressive lineup of official songs and artists. Colombian singer Shakira and Afrobeats star Burna Boy have collaborated on Dai Dai, the tournament's official tracks.
Shakira is already well-known for creating iconic World Cup music. Her 2010 anthem Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) remains one of the most celebrated football songs ever released.
The tournament's musical lineup also includes contributions from artists such as Jelly Roll, Carin Leon, Daddy Yankee, Shenseea, Tyla and Future.
The2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
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