In what the internet is already calling an iconic “full-circle moment,” popular YouTube streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., globally known as IShowSpeed, went completely viral during his live broadcast on Wednesday, June 3.
The 21-year-old internet sensation’s happiness knew no bounds when he received a direct message on Instagram from the official FIFA World Cup account, confirming that his latest track, Champions, has been officially selected for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Album.
Reading the text aloud to his millions of live viewers, Speed screamed in pure disbelief as the message from football’s international governing body read: “We heard it. We liked it. It’s on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album.” Within seconds, the streamer broke into his chaotic trademark celebration screaming “Oh, yes!” repeatedly, executing his signature backflip flawlessly inside his streaming room, and capping it off with Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” celebration before dancing to the track.
From Viral Fan to Mainstream Music Icon
The inclusion of Champions on the official tournament soundtrack marks an incredible evolutionary leap for the creator’s digital brand. Just four years prior, Speed was known purely for his loud, erratic, and deeply passionate reactions to the 2022 World Cup matches in Qatar.
“Bro went from screaming at matches to being on the official soundtrack,” noted one viral comment on X (formerly Twitter), capturing the sentiment of millions of fans who have watched his meteoric rise from standard gaming streamer to a globally recognized pop-culture figure.
Champions, which serves as a highly anticipated follow-up to his viral 2022 anthem World Cup, has already proven to be a commercial juggernaut ahead of the tournament’s official kickoff on June 11. The high-energy track exploded across major streaming services immediately upon debut, racking up a jaw-dropping 11 million streams within its first 48 hours alone.
Rubbing Shoulders with Global Icons
The official FIFA World Cup 2026 album is historically known for launching multi-platinum hits that define football culture for generations. By making the final cut, IShowSpeed becomes the first-ever professional digital streamer to feature on a formal FIFA tournament soundtrack.
He will find his name alongside some of the biggest global juggernauts in the contemporary music industry:
| Featured Track Artist | Global Music Genre | Notable World Cup / Global Legacy |
| IShowSpeed | High-Energy Hip-Hop / Internet Culture | First digital creator/streamer to make an official FIFA soundtrack |
| Shakira | Latin Pop / Global Pop | Creator of Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), the most iconic World Cup anthem |
| Daddy Yankee | Reggaeton / Urban Latino | Global pioneer of Latin urban music and multi-platinum streaming giant |
| Future | American Trap / Hip-Hop | One of the most influential modern rap and trap artists of the decade |
| Jelly Roll | Country / Rock Country | Chart-topping genre-blending artist dominating American music |
With over 18 diverse tracks set to encapsulate the spirit of the 2026 tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Champions is positioned to serve as the energetic pulse for younger demographics. For a creator who built his empire on an unyielding, borderline obsessive love for the beautiful game, FIFA’s official stamp of approval is the ultimate validation of the grind.