IShowSpeed has officially earned his first Gold record after the Recording Industry Association of America certified his 2022 single “World Cup.”
The track was originally released under Warner Records during the buildup to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and quickly grew beyond its initial rollout. Built as a football-themed anthem, it became one of Speed’s most recognizable releases, combining sports energy with viral internet appeal. Over time, it has grown into a global streaming success, collecting around 97 million Spotify streams and more than 211 million YouTube views.
Beyond streaming numbers, “World Cup” also gained international traction, charting in countries such as New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Its popularity helped establish Speed as one of the rare internet personalities able to translate online fame into consistent music performance, especially in sports-driven content spaces.
The Gold certification now arrives at a moment of renewed attention around both IShowSpeed and football culture ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The timing has added extra visibility to his music catalog, with fans revisiting his earlier releases as anticipation builds for the global tournament.
Adding to that momentum, Speed released a follow-up track titled “World Cup (Champions)” on June 1. The single was later included on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, an 18-track global compilation released on June 5 through FIFA Sound and Universal Music. The project was positioned by FIFA leadership as a major cultural crossover between global music and football fandom.
The path to that inclusion played out publicly online. After the new song gained millions of views within hours of release, Speed directly reached out to FIFA on X (formerly Twitter), asking for the track to be made official. FIFA responded with a teasing reply before later confirming contact through Instagram, where Speed received the official approval during a livestream.
His reaction quickly went viral, with the streamer celebrating live on camera after reading the message. The moment added to the song’s momentum and reinforced how closely his brand is tied to real-time internet culture and audience engagement.
The “World Cup (Champions)” music video, directed by Zach Madden and shot by Joanna Nguyen, leans heavily into stadium-style visuals and global football energy. It features national flags, colored powder effects, and cultural references, including Ghanaian influences. Throughout the video, Speed appears in Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal jersey, continuing his long-running admiration for the football star.
The video also opens with a full roll call of all 48 nations set to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tying the project directly into the upcoming tournament.
With a Gold-certified hit now in his catalog and a second FIFA-backed release gaining traction, IShowSpeed’s music career is increasingly shaped by football culture, viral moments, and global sporting events working together in real time.
