IShowSpeed Drops “World Cup (Champions)” Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

American streamer andYouTuberIShowSpeed has released a new football anthem titled “World Cup (Champions)” just 10 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026. The track is not officially connected to FIFAFIFAhas already announced its own star-studded soundtrack including Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai”—but fans are already calling it the real World Cup song of the summer.

Rapid Viral Success

The official music video crossed half a million views within just two hours of its release, demonstrating massive immediate interest in the track. Speed’s 2022 World Cup song currently sits at over 208 million views on YouTube, making this 2026 follow-up one of the most anticipated football anthems of the summer.

IShowSpeed Drops “World Cup (Champions)”
Snippets from IShowSpeed’s “World Cup (Champions)”

What The Song Is About

“World Cup (Champions)” celebrates thetournamentby mentioning every nation participating in the 2026 World Cup, giving it a truly global feel. The track is the longest song on the entire World Cup soundtrack, per fan reports.

Speed’s deep love for football—especially his iconic support for Cristiano Ronaldo—is woven throughout the song, blending his internet personality with authentic football passion.

High-Budget Music Video

Directed by Zach Madden and executive produced by Slipz and Ames Ward, the music video features:

  • Stadium locations and drone footage
  • Extras waving flags from countries including Argentina and Germany
  • Speed’s trademark high-energy enthusiasm mixed with professional football visuals

The production quality is notably high, combining football culture with Speed’s signature streaming energy.

Snippets from IShowSpeed’s “World Cup (Champions)”

Building On A Viral Legacy

This isn’t Speed’s first World Cup anthem. In November 2022, he released “World Cup” through Warner Records, which became a viral hit with:

  • Over 207 million YouTube views as of May 2026
  • Ranked #11 on YouTube Music’s Top 100 Music Videos (United States) in January 2023
  • Used in over one million TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels as of January 2024

The 2022 song even played when Speed entered the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble match, cementing its crossover appeal beyond football. With “World Cup (Champions)” already gainingstrongsupport, Speed has once again found a way to connect football and internet culture in a major way.

Despite not being an official Fifa anthem, “World Cup (Champions)” has carved out its own space in the 2026 World Cup cultural landscape—proving that viral internet culture and football fandom can collide powerfully.

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