IShowSpeed and Achraf Hakimi (Image Via Getty)
IShowSpeed’s World Cup anthem appears to be reaching more people as excitement builds toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This time, the song caught attention after Moroccan soccer star Achraf Hakimi used it in a recent TikTok post. The update quickly spread online and became a talking point among both soccer and streaming communities. The song, titled “Champions,” was released as part of IShowSpeed’s growing involvement with international soccer. A screenshot shared by fan account IShowSpeedHQ showed Hakimi’s TikTok post with the track listed as the audio. The post also included hashtags related to the World Cup and Morocco, putting the song in front of a large audience that follows one of the world’s top defenders.The timing is important because the 2026 FIFA World Cup is getting closer, and conversations around music, players, and tournament culture are already beginning to grow. As more athletes interact with the song online, its reach continues to expand beyond Speed’s regular audience. The update also reminded many people about the connection between Hakimi and IShowSpeed. Along with the TikTok screenshot, IShowSpeedHQ shared a photo showing the pair together at a stadium. In the image, Hakimi is wearing a Paris Saint Germain jersey while posing for a selfie with the popular content creator.
Achraf Hakimi’s use of IShowSpeed’s Champions song adds to growing 2026 World Cup buzz
While the TikTok post may seem like a small moment, it carries extra weight because of who shared it. Achraf Hakimi is one of the most recognizable soccer players in the world and a key figure for Morocco’s national team.When a player with that level of visibility uses a song connected to the upcoming World Cup, it naturally introduces the track to more people. It also helps connect the music to the global soccer audience that follows players closely on social media.For IShowSpeed, the moment represents another step in his growing relationship with the sport. Over the last few years, he has attended major soccer events, met international stars, and built a large following among football supporters worldwide.Hakimi’s decision to use the song does not mean any official partnership has been announced. However, it does show that the track is gaining attention from professional players ahead of one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar.As preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continue, moments like this help keep the conversation around “Champions” moving. With one of Morocco’s biggest stars now linked to the song on social media, the track has received another boost as it continues to circulate across soccer platforms online.
