Speed’s World Cup song races past two million views

By Rorisang Modiba

• The song reached two million views within 24 hours, making it the fastest-growing music release of Speed’s career and sparking excitement among fans.

• His recent Africa tour and massive online following are helping push the World Cup anthem to audiences around the world.

Internet star IShowSpeed may have just dropped the biggest song of his career.

The YouTube sensation, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, is already enjoying huge success with his new FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem.

The song passed two million views within 24 hours of its release. None of his previous songs reached that mark so quickly.

The fast-growing numbers have excited fans, with many saying the track could even beat the success of his popular 2022 World Cup anthem.

Speed is best known for his energetic livestreams, viral clips and unpredictable personality. But this latest success shows that his influence now stretches far beyond gaming and online content.

The release comes as excitement starts building for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Speed appears well placed to benefit from growing interest in the tournament.

His love for football has long been a major part of his content. He is especially known for his admiration of stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fans across social media have celebrated the strong start. Many believe the song could become one of the most recognisable football anthems ahead of the tournament.

The buzz also follows Speed’s widely reported streaming tour across Africa, which drew millions of viewers around the world.

During the tour, he visited several African countries, attracted huge crowds and created viral moments that spread across social media.

The trip helped grow his already massive international following. It also introduced him to new supporters, many of whom are now helping drive the success of the World Cup anthem.

What makes the achievement stand out is that music has usually played a smaller role than streaming in Speed’s career.

But with views rising quickly and fan engagement remaining strong, the latest release shows that his music can attract global attention on its own.

Pictured above: IShowSpeed.

Image source: IShowSpeed Instagram