IShowSpeed Scores Gold with 'World Cup' and Secures Spot on FIFA World Cup 2026 Album
IShowSpeed has achieved his first Gold record with his 2022 soccer-themed single, "World Cup," thanks to FIFA. The track, released in November 2022 under Warner Records, has garnered significant success with 97 million Spotify streams and 211 million views on YouTube. It has become a favorite among soccer fans and Speed's followers, even charting in countries like New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
The Gold certification for "World Cup" coincides with Speed's growing momentum leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Warner Records released a follow-up single, "World Cup (Champions)," on June 1, which was included in the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. This album, featuring 18 tracks, was released globally on June 5 through FIFA Sound and Universal Music, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino praising the collaboration.
The journey to securing a spot on the album was a public one. Following the success of the "World Cup (Champions)" video, which quickly gained 3 million views, Speed reached out to FIFA on X to make the song official. FIFA's official X account responded positively to the viral request, leading to the track's inclusion in the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album.
In conclusion, IShowSpeed's Gold record achievement with "World Cup" and the subsequent release of "World Cup (Champions)" have solidified his presence in the music scene, especially in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026. His collaboration with FIFA and Warner Records has opened up new opportunities for his music to reach a global audience of soccer enthusiasts and music fans alike.