Game Time (song)

"Game Time"
"Game Time"
Single by Future and Tyla
from the album Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album
Released	May 29, 2026
Genre	Hip-hop; Afrobeats;
Length	3:27
Label	SALXCO; Epic; Def Jam;
Songwriters	Nayvadius DeMun Cash; Tyla Laura Seethal; Henry Walter; Jake Torrey; Jessica Agombar; Omer Fedi;
Producer	Cirkut
Future singles chronology
Tyla singles chronology
2026 FIFA World Cup singles chronology
Music video
	"Game Time" on YouTube

"Game Time" is a song by American rapper Future and South African singer-songwriter Tyla, released on May 29, 2026 as the seventh single from the official album of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Background and development

It was announced early April that both Tyla and Future will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, opening cerenomy in Los Angeles with Tyla additionally performing in Mexico City. They joined A-list performers like Katy Perry and Shakira amongst others. In early May the FIFA World Cup started announced a compilation soundtrack album featuring artists such as Lisa, Burna Boy and Anitta.

Promotion

In promotion of the song, Tyla teased the collaboration while attending the 2026 Billboard Woman in Music Awards, stating she was working on something big with a one of her favorite rappers. It was later revealed that she and Future would write and perform an original song for the FIFA World Cup Album. An Instagram Reel for the song was posted by FIFA, showing Tyla wearing a soccer jersey with "A-POP" on it with Future rapping in the background.

Charts

Chart performance for "Game Time"
Chart (2026)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)	11
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)	76
Nigeria Airplay (TurnTable)	45
South Africa Streaming (TOSAC)	82
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)	4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	48
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)	37

References

↑ Spencer, Tallie (May 8, 2026). "Game Time - Song by Future & Tyla". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ Quincy (May 28, 2026). "New Music Friday (05/29/2026): Latto, Freddie Gibbs & Ariana Grande". RGM. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ McGee, Jade (May 11, 2026). "Tyla confirmed for 2026 World Cup opening ceremony". Woman and Home Magazine. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ "World Cup 2026: Katy Perry & Michael Buble among performers at three opening ceremonies". BBC Sport. May 9, 2026. Archived from the original on May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ yomzansi (May 12, 2026). "Tyla to headline World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico & USA". YOMZANSI. Documenting The Culture. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ Peter, Karabo (May 11, 2026). "Another Big Moment for Tyla as She Joins FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Line-Up". Good Things Guy. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ Saponara, Michael (May 8, 2026). "Katy Perry, Future, LISA, J Balvin, Alanis Morissette & Tyla to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 4, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ Sithathu, Nomathamsanqa (October 9, 2026). "Tyla teams up with Future for World Cup song". Daily Voice. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ Sithathu, Nomathamsanqa (July 31, 2026). "WATCH: Tyla and Future team up for official 2026 Fifa World Cup song 'Game Time'". IOL. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ "Sneak peek of official World Cup 2026 song featuring Tyla and Future released this Friday". www.hitc.com. May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2026. Archived from the original on June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
↑ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: Jul 3rd – Jul 9th, 2026". TurnTable. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
↑ "TurnTable Nigeria Official Radio Songs: Jun 12th, 2026 – Jun 18th, 2026". TurnTable. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
↑ "Local and International Streaming Chart Top 20 Week 23 – 2026 (New Releases)". The Official South African Charts. June 13, 2026. Archived from the original on June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
↑ "Future Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
↑ "Future Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
↑ "Future Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2026.

[1] Spencer, Tallie (May 8, 2026). "Game Time - Song by Future & Tyla". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[2] Quincy (May 28, 2026). "New Music Friday (05/29/2026): Latto, Freddie Gibbs & Ariana Grande". RGM. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[3] McGee, Jade (May 11, 2026). "Tyla confirmed for 2026 World Cup opening ceremony". Woman and Home Magazine. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[4] "World Cup 2026: Katy Perry & Michael Buble among performers at three opening ceremonies". BBC Sport. May 9, 2026. Archived from the original on May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[5] yomzansi (May 12, 2026). "Tyla to headline World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico & USA". YOMZANSI. Documenting The Culture. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[6] Peter, Karabo (May 11, 2026). "Another Big Moment for Tyla as She Joins FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Line-Up". Good Things Guy. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[7] Saponara, Michael (May 8, 2026). "Katy Perry, Future, LISA, J Balvin, Alanis Morissette & Tyla to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 4, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[8] Sithathu, Nomathamsanqa (October 9, 2026). "Tyla teams up with Future for World Cup song". Daily Voice. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[9] Sithathu, Nomathamsanqa (July 31, 2026). "WATCH: Tyla and Future team up for official 2026 Fifa World Cup song 'Game Time'". IOL. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[10] "Sneak peek of official World Cup 2026 song featuring Tyla and Future released this Friday". www.hitc.com. May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

[11] "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2026. Archived from the original on June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.

[12] "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: Jul 3rd – Jul 9th, 2026". TurnTable. Retrieved July 15, 2026.

[13] "TurnTable Nigeria Official Radio Songs: Jun 12th, 2026 – Jun 18th, 2026". TurnTable. Retrieved July 3, 2026.

[14] "Local and International Streaming Chart Top 20 Week 23 – 2026 (New Releases)". The Official South African Charts. June 13, 2026. Archived from the original on June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 28, 2026.

[sc_Billboardbubbling100_Future-15] "Future Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2026.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Future-16] "Future Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2026.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_Future-17] "Future Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2026.

v t e Tyla
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Tyla APop*
EPs	WWP
Singles	"Getting Late" "Been Thinking" "Girl Next Door" "Water" "Truth or Dare" "Art" "Jump "Push 2 Start" "Bliss" "Is It" "Dynamite" "Chanel" "She Did It Again" "Game Time" "Is It Love" "That Girl"
Featured songs	"Girls Need Love" (Girls Mix) "When I'm with You" "Show Me Love" (Remix) "Talk to Me" "Nice Guy" "Memories"
Promotional singles	"On and On" "Tears"
Other songs	"Mr. Media"
Concert tours	Tyla Tour We Wanna Party Tour
Family	Sydney Seethal
Category Commons Quote

v t e FIFA World Cup music
Official albums	Gloryland World Cup USA 94 (1994) Music of the World Cup: Allez! Ola! Ole! (1998) The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup (2002) Voices from the FIFA World Cup (2006) Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album (2010) One Love, One Rhythm – The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album (2014) FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack (2022) Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album (2026)
Official songs by FIFA	"Un'estate italiana" / "To Be Number One" (1990) "Gloryland" (1994) "The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)" (1998) "Boom" (2002) "Anthem" (2002) "The Time of Our Lives" (2006) "Celebrate the Day" (2006) "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" (2010) "Sign of a Victory" (2010) "We Are One (Ole Ola)" (2014) "Live It Up" (2018) "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" (2022) "Tukoh Taka" (2022) "Dreamers" (2022) "Lighter" (2026) "Illuminate" (2026) "Dai Dai" (2026) "Goals" (2026) "Game Time" (2026) "DNA (More Than a Game)" (2026)
Other official songs	"El mundial" (1978) "El mundial" (1982) "El mundo unido por un balón" (1986) "La Cour des Grands (Do You Mind If I Play)" (1998) "Let's Get Together Now" (Official Local Song, 2002) "Game on" (Official Mascot Song, 2010) "Tatu Bom de Bola" (Official Mascot Song, 2014) "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)" (2014) "Living Football" (FIFA Anthem, 2018–2025) "World Cup (Champions)" (2026)
Tracks from official albums / Promotional songs	"A Special Kind of Hero" (1986) "We Are the Champions" (1994) "Together Now" (1998) "Live For Love United" (2002) "Hips Don't Lie" (2006) "Wavin' Flag" (2010) "La La La" (Brazil 2014)" (2014) "Colors" (2018)
Other famous unofficial songs	"Back Home" (1970) "Argentine Melody (Cancion de Argentina)" (1978) "Give It a Lash Jack" (1990) "Nessun dorma" (1990) "Put 'Em Under Pressure" (1990) "World In Motion" (1990) "Tema da Vitória" (1994) "Watch Your House for Ireland" (1994) "Shibobo" (1998) "3 Lions '98" (1998) "Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé)" (1998) "Vindaloo" (1998) "A Little Less Conversation (JXL version)" (2002) "Here Come the Good Times" (2002) "Tous ensemble" (2002) "We're on the Ball" (2002) "Coup de Boule" (2006) "(Is This the Way to) The World Cup" (2006) "Hurry Up England" (2006) "Love Generation" (2006) "Stan's World Cup Song" (2006) "We Are the Champions (Ding a Dang Dong)" (2006) "Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Jurgen Klinsmann?" (2006) "World at Your Feet" (2006) "Zidane y va marquer" (2006) "Allez Ola Olé" (2010) "Everywhere You Go" (2010) "Oh Africa" (2010) "Shout" (2010) "Three Lions 2010" (2010) "Adrenalina (Univision version)" (2014) "Olé" (2014) "Vida" (2014) "Magic in the Air" (2014) "Ramenez la coupe à la maison" (2018) "Three Lions (It's Coming Home for Christmas)" (2022) "World Cup" (2022) "Three Little Birds"

v t e 2026 FIFA World Cup
Stages	Group stage Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E Group F Group G Group H Group I Group J Group K Group L Knockout stage Round of 32 Final
General information	Qualification Bids United Morocco Broadcasting rights Controversies immigration and visa officiating Trump–FIFA red card fans and media Draw Task force Officials Squads Base camps Sponsors Opening ceremonies Final halftime show
Official symbols	Trionda (ball) Maple, Zayu and Clutch (mascots) Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album "Lighter" "Illuminate" "Dai Dai" "Goals" "Game Time" "World Cup (Champions)" "DNA (More Than a Game)"
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