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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Global Sports Desk

Is IShowSpeed replacing Shakira as the face of FIFA World Cup music? Fans cannot stop talking about viral anthem

YouTuber and online streamer IShowSpeed has suddenly become part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 conversation after releasing his new song, “World Cup (Champions).” The track came out just weeks before the tournament begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico on June 11, and fans online have already turned it into a massive viral moment. In only a few hours, the song spread across X, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with many football fans saying it feels more exciting than FIFA’s official World Cup music this year.

The reaction has been huge, especially on X, where IShowSpeed’s teaser crossed 36 million views shortly after release. The clip also collected nearly 300,000 likes and thousands of comments. Many users praised the energy of the song and the way it captured football excitement ahead of the 2026 tournament. Some fans even started asking FIFA to officially use the song during the World Cup because of how quickly it connected with younger football audiences online.

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