Popular YouTuber and influencer IShowSpeed has scored a viral hit with his new track, "World Cup (Champions)," released ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The anthem-style track quickly gained attention across social media. Football fans embraced the song, and FIFA even responded to the growing buzz online.
FIFA Reacts To The Song
After releasing the track, IShowSpeed urged FIFA to make it the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup.
can we make this official ?? @FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/qH7p5CawGi
— Speed⭐️ (@ishowspeedsui) June 1, 2026
FIFA responded to his request on X. "We will be in touch…," the official FIFA account wrote.
The response immediately caught the attention of fans and added more momentum to the song's popularity.
Millions Watch The Video
The music video generated huge numbers within hours of its release. In just 13 hours, the video attracted 2.96 million views on YouTube. It also received more than 500,000 likes.
The song quickly became one of the most talked-about football-related releases on social media.
Fans Back IShowSpeed's Campaign
Many fans supported IShowSpeed's call for FIFA to adopt the song. Some users praised his passion for football and his efforts to connect with fans around the world.
"FIFA must be tense....Expectations are high now," one user commented on X.
Another fan highlighted the influencer's global reach.
"He's traveled the world and experienced their culture. This guy deserves to represent the world cup to be honest," a user wrote on YouTube.
A third user added, "Bro went from watching World Cup clips to potentially making the World Cup soundtrack."
Song Performs Strongly Across Social Media
The song gained massive engagement on several platforms. On Instagram, the teaser received more than 4 million likes and over 30,000 comments. Users reshared the reel more than 171,000 times.
On X, the teaser crossed 32 million views in a little over 12 hours. It also collected more than 270,000 likes and thousands of comments. Many football fans praised IShowSpeed's understanding of football culture and his connection with supporters worldwide.
IShowSpeed Has Done This Before
This is not IShowSpeed's first World Cup-themed song. In 2022, he released "World Cup" through Warner Records to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. The song became a major success. Today, the video has more than 209 million views on YouTube.
FIFA Already Has An Official Song
While fans continue to push for IShowSpeed's track, FIFA has already selected an official song for the 2026 tournament. Colombian singer Shakira and Afrobeats star Burna Boy teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Shakira is no stranger to World Cup music. Her hit "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" served as the official song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Many fans still consider it one of the greatest World Cup anthems ever released.
World Cup 2026 Set For Historic Tournament
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will begin on June 11 and end on July 19. Millions of football fans are expected to follow the competition across the three host nations.