IShowSpeed has received huge news ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The popular streamer and YouTuber revealed that the FIFA World Cup’s official X account sent him a direct message confirming that his song “Champions” has been added to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album. The update came after weeks of support from fans who wanted the song to become part of the tournament’s official music lineup.The news is a major achievement for Speed, who has long been known for his love of football and his support for Cristiano Ronaldo. His song “Champions” was released on May 31, 2026, just days before the World Cup began on June 11. The track quickly became a viral hit, gaining hundreds of millions of views and earning praise from football fans around the world.
FIFA confirms Speed’s ‘Champions’ track for official World Cup 2026 album
Speed’s song became popular almost immediately after its release. The music video reached 500,000 views within its first two hours and later crossed more than 10 million views. Many fans called it the unofficial anthem of the 2026 World Cup because of its energetic stadium-style sound and catchy chorus, “Let’s go, we the champions.”One reason the song stood out was its tribute to all 48 nations mentioned in the lyrics. Fans appreciated the effort and praised Speed for creating a song that celebrated teams from around the world. As the song continued to grow, many supporters encouraged FIFA to make it part of the tournament’s official music collection.Speed also publicly campaigned for FIFA to recognize the song. Earlier, the FIFA World Cup account responded to his requests by saying, “We will be in touch.” That promise has now been fulfilled. According to screenshots shared online, FIFA’s official account informed Speed that “Champions” had been included on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album.The album is scheduled to release globally on June 5 through FIFA Sound and Universal Music. It features 18 tracks and includes major artists such as Shakira, Burna Boy, The Rolling Stones, LISA, Daddy Yankee, Future, Tyla, Ava Max, Jelly Roll, and Carín León. While “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy serves as the tournament’s main anthem, Speed’s inclusion on the official album marks a significant milestone in his career.In the end, what started as a fan-favorite World Cup song has now become part of FIFA’s official music project. For Speed and his supporters, it is a moment that shows how a viral song can grow into something much bigger.
