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Tyla and Future Release 'Game Time' as Official 2026 World Cup Anthem

FIFA plans to use the single to tie Tyla’s rising global profile with Future’s hip-hop reach through opening-ceremony performances in Mexico City and Los Angeles.

Overview

  • The song, which was released Friday, May 29, 2026, is part of FIFA Sound’s multi-artist soundtrack for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Producers describe the track as bass-heavy with horns and snares and say Grammy-winning producer Cirkut handled the production.
  • Tyla is confirmed to perform at Estadio Azteca before the June 11 opening match between Mexico and South Africa and is scheduled to appear again at SoFi Stadium on June 12.
  • The music video, directed by Yeeiid, uses football imagery and references past World Cups, including Future wearing a vintage 1994 adidas World Cup jacket.
  • The release joins other official singles such as Shakira and Burna Boy’s 'Dai Dai' and LISA/Anitta/Rema’s 'Goals' and is meant to boost artist exposure while linking global pop music to the tournament’s kickoff events.