LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- FIFA has confirmed IShowSpeed’s viral football anthem, “World Cup (Champions),” as part of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album following the track’s explosive success across social media platforms.
The high-energy music video premiered on YouTube on June 1, 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup set to be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The initial teaser clip exploded to over 34 million views within just 12 hours of being posted while the official music video crossed 13 million views on YouTube in two days.
Filmed in Miami, the production celebrates football culture from around the world through colorful visuals, passionate supporters, and national flags.
It paid particular tribute to Ghana, where the streamer is an honorary citizen and with which he has maternal ties.
The song quickly became a viral sensation online, combining short-form promotional content across TikTok, Instagram, and X, the anthem racked up more than 120 million total views in a single day.
Following the song’s viral breakthrough, IShowSpeed publicly tagged FIFA on social media, urging the organization to adopt ‘World Cup (Champions)’ as an official tournament song.
The request immediately caught the attention of football fans worldwide.
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Shortly afterward, FIFA’s verified account responded with a brief but intriguing message, writing, “We will be in touch.”
During a Twitch livestream on Thursday evening, IShowSpeed revealed that he had received a direct message from FIFA World Cup’s official account confirming that his newly released song had been added to the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album.
“We heard it. We liked it. It’s on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album,” the message stated.
Fans worldwide now celebrate the song “CHAMPION” as an official track on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Album.
It now joins an 18-song collection curated by FIFA to celebrate the World Cup’s global spirit, cultural richness, and diversity through music.
Originally released independently by IShowSpeed, “CHAMPION” now sits alongside high-profile records such as “Goals” by Lisa, Anitta, and Rema, as well as “Dai Dai,” featuring Shakira and Burna Boy, on the tournament’s official soundtrack.
