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IShowSpeed’s new World Cup anthem ‘Champions’ has fans calling it FIFA 2026’s unofficial song

IShowSpeed’s new World Cup anthem ‘Champions’ has fans calling it FIFA 2026’s unofficial song

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IShowSpeed has released a new football song called Champions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it is already getting a lot of attention online. While the song is not officially connected to FIFA, many fans believe it perfectly captures the excitement of the tournament. The music video quickly crossed half a million views within just two hours of its release, showing how much interest there is in the track.The popular streamer is known for his love of football and especially for his support of Cristiano Ronaldo. Over the years, Speed has traveled across the world to attend football events and meet fans from different countries. His latest song celebrates the World Cup by mentioning every nation taking part in the competition, making it feel like a global football anthem.

Fans say IShowSpeed’s ‘Champions’ deserves to be the FIFA 2026 World Cup song

The song has received a very positive response from viewers, with many saying it deserves a place alongside some of the most memorable World Cup songs. Directed by Zach Madden and executive produced by Slipz and Ames Ward, the music video combines football energy with Speed’s trademark enthusiasm. Many fans went a step further and suggested that FIFA should officially recognize the song. One fan wrote, “FIFA should officially sign Speed right now. He’s traveled the world and experienced many cultures. Honestly, this guy deserves to represent the world.”Another viewer simply commented, “Petition for this to be official wc song.”Others compared Champions to famous World Cup tracks by Shakira and praised Speed for creating a song that brings together fans from different countries. Some comments even called it the “official” World Cup song, despite the fact that FIFA has already announced its own soundtrack for the tournament.The 2026 FIFA World Cup already has several official songs, including Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy. Other tracks feature artists such as Jelly Roll, Carin Leon, Daddy Yankee, Shenseea, Tyla, and Future. Even with that star-studded lineup, Speed’s song has managed to stand out and create its own buzz online.This is not the first time Speed has made a World Cup-themed song. In 2023, he released World Cup, which became a viral hit and has collected more than 209 million views. With Champions already gaining strong support from fans, it appears that Speed has once again found a way to connect football and internet culture in a big way. Go to Source

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