For years, FIFA soundtracks have been part of football culture, from Blur’s “Song 2” and Stone Roses’ “Fools Gold” to Smallpools’ “Dreaming,” Gorillaz’ “19-2000,” Caesars’ “Jerk It Out,” Avicii’s “The Nights,” and Kasabian’s “L.S.F.” FC 26 looks set to keep that tradition, with global names and fresh discoveries. Below you will find the full leaked playlist grouped by genre, each with a short note so fans can read, then drop in a Spotify widget and listen.
Note on genres: these are grouped by overall feel to make browsing easy.
Pop and Indie Pop
49th & Main – “Come Home”
Irish duo energy, bright hooks, instant earworm for menu cruising.
Alex Spencer – “Wake Me Up”
Upbeat indie drive with youthful grit, built for quick pick-me-ups.
Balu Brigada – “Backseat”
Glossy alt-pop groove, summer-night singalong vibes.
Boy Amor – “Surfin’”
Sun-kissed indie pop, jangly guitars and carefree chorus.
Bungalow Collect, Nono Black – “Breathe”
Chill pop with airy vocals, a calm breather between sweaty fixtures.
Chloe Slater – “Sucker”
Crunchy pop-rock confidence, short and punchy.
Circa Waves – “Cherry Bomb”
Festival-ready indie, big chorus that sticks after kick-off.
Collect 200 – “Collect 200”
Lo-fi alt pop with a quirky twist, perfect discovery track.
Dayglow – “Self-Esteem”
Feel-good synth pop sparkle, pure mood boost.
Djo – “Back On You”
Psychedelic pop swirl, bassy and hypnotic for deep focus screens.
Good Neighbours – “Ripple”
Warm indie anthem, heartfelt build and singalong lift.
Harvey Jay Dodgson – “Love Hurts”
Raw indie ballad that swells to a cathartic chorus.
JAWNY – “Control”
Playful alt pop funk, sly hooks and a grin.
Johann Zeijil – “Footsteps”
Atmospheric indie hush, late-night reflective tone.
KAWALA – “Make A Difference”
Harmonies and bright guitars, optimistic and breezy.
Loons – “So Long”
Campfire-gentle indie, soft strums and wistful feel.
Maeve – “(We’re Not) Together!!!!”
Punchy pop-punk sparkle, chorus built for shouting.
Milky Chance – “Passion”
Folktronica sway, earthy groove that keeps you tapping.
mustbejohn – “Last Dances”
Genre-blending indie pop with cheeky bars and dance breaks.
Parcels – “Yougotmefeeling”
Silky disco pop, tight grooves and velvet harmonies.
PARTYOF2, Jadagrace, SWIM – “all 4 the best”
Sugar-rush hyperpop flips and bright hooks.
Patrik Antonsen – “Where I Belong”
Heart-on-sleeve pop, slow build to an emotional payoff.
Playlunch – “Keith”
Upbeat indie rocker with a wink, instant crowd chant.
Robert Grace, Matt McGhee – “NEW BOO”
Cheeky pop cut, bouncy clap-along and flirty lines.
Royel Otis – “moody”
Dreamy indie glide, breezy vocals and sunset bassline.
Saint Motel – “Everyone’s A Guru Now”
Theatrical indie pop with horns, clever and catchy.
She’s in Parties – “Cherish”
Shoegaze-tinged indie, hazy guitars and ethereal melodies.
SOFT – “front seat honey”
Nostalgic indie daydream, gentle and sweet.
Sunrise Academy – “Skeletons”
Dark-tinged alt pop that blooms into a hook.
swim school – “Alone With You”
Fuzzy alt rock with a big, emotive chorus.
Ten Hands High – “Duty Free”
Bouncy indie, tongue-in-cheek charm and tight riffs.
The Kooks – “Never Know”
Classic UK indie warmth, sunlit strums and light lift.
The Publics – “Grow Old”
Arms-around-your-mates indie anthem, heartfelt and soaring.
Thomas Dey – “she got a thing about her”
Indie soul cool, smooth vocals over a laid-back pocket.
Triangle Rain Club – “Close the Door”
Dreamy alt pop with soft synth haze and a sneaky hook.
Wings of Desire – “A Few More Years”
Expansive indie, reflective lyrics and skyward chorus.
The Entitled Sons – “Pretty Please”
Feelgood family-band indie, jangly and bright.
Rock and Alternative
Franz Ferdinand – “Night Or Day”
Dancefloor rock swagger, snappy bass and wiry riffs.
The Black Keys – “A Little Too High”
Bluesy stomp and fuzzy guitars, road-tested groove.
My Morning Jacket – “Squid Ink”
Moody jam-rock drift, soulful vocal and widescreen guitars.
Skinner – “New Wave Vaudeville”
Spiky post-punk spirit with theatrical bite.
Sam Fender – “Rein Me In”
Heartland rock thrust, open-road chorus that lifts.
Electronic and Dance
Campbell, Vibe Chemistry – “I’m a Roller (La-Di-Da-Di)”
Turbo drum and bass rush, vocal earworm and adrenaline.
Mild Minds – “LAST CHANCE”
Melodic house glide, euphoric yet calm.
NEIKED, Portugal The Man – “Glide”
Funky electro-pop strut, falsetto shine and bounce.
Si!ke – “Moon ami”
Lo-fi chillwave shimmer, late-night menu music gold.
sombr – “12 To 12”
Day-to-night build, from downtempo drift to club pulse.
SPARKLING, Digitalism – “Keep Running”
Indie-electro collision, propulsive and urgent.
The Glitch Mob – “Wild Inside”
Bass-heavy cinematic drops, big momentum builder.
Glass Animals – “Vampire Bat”
Sultry alt-electronic groove, smooth and sly.
IC – “Diamonds”
Sparkling future-pop sheen, uplifting and airy.
Parcels – “Yougotmefeeling”
Slick disco engine, precision grooves and polish.
Jungle – “Keep Me Satisfied”
Modern funk glide, falsetto layers and dancefloor feel.
Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B
Bad Bunny – “NUEVAYoL”
Latin trap swagger, irresistible rhythm and star presence.
Bakar – “Lonyo!”
Indie meets hip-hop bounce, cool pocket and hooks.
Cass The Ghost – “FIFA”
Wink to the game, playful bars over a punchy beat.
Cautious Clay – “Fade Blue (11 PM)”
Velvet late-night R&B, subtle jazz touches and mood.
Che Lingo, Davishmar – “2 PENNIES”
Sharp UK rap delivery, sleek production and smart lines.
Eric Brown, Eiren – “Hurt So Good”
Smooth duet, neo-soul feel and slow-burn groove.
Hyphen – “This Might Be It”
Quick-strike UK hip-hop cut, wiry beat and urgency.
Kevin Abstract, Dominic Fike – “Geezer”
Laidback story-song, breezy melody with candid lyrics.
JENNIE, Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis – “Damn Right”
Global collab, silky vocals and a honeyed rap turn.
Joy Crookes, Vince Staples – “Pass The Salt”
Soulful hook meets razor-edged verse, cool and composed.
Obongjayar – “Gasoline”
Percussive Afro-fusion spark, commanding voice and pulse.
Rich Brian – “Oh Well”
Deadpan charm over a minimalist bounce, easy replay.
Rizzle Kicks, Rachel Chinouriri – “Follow Excitement!”
Sunny throwback rap with a soulful lift, pure feelgood.
Teddy Swims, BigXThaPlug – “All Gas No Brakes”
Soul belting meets Southern rap grit, high-octane anthem.
Tyler, The Creator – “Ring Ring Ring”
Playful sample flip, charismatic verses and groove.
R.A.B – “Spend A Night”
Late-night R&B glide, warm synths and intimate vibe.
Malackey Henderson – “Pain Relief”
Soulful slow jam, tender vocal and patient build.
MYLS COHL, alexcharles.wav – “Can We Talk About It”
Minimal R&B mood, deep pocket and hushed delivery.
Young Franco, EARTHGANG, Jafunk – “Lose Control”
Electro-funk meets hip-hop, slick bass and party spark.
Psychedelic, Dream and Experimental
Bon Iver – “Everything Is Peaceful”
Ambient folk glow, delicate textures and gentle lift.
Harvey Causon – “Flehmen Response”
Artful electronics and soulful vocal, subtly shapeshifting.
Tame Impala – “End of Summer”
Expansive psych pop odyssey, nostalgic start and lush bloom.
She’s in Parties – “Cherish”
Shoegaze haze, reverbed guitars and dreamlike layers.
