Spain now has its second World Cup title. Sixteen years after South Africa 2010, the Spanish national team won the World Cup again after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a final that went into extra time and was decided by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.
But every victory also has a soundtrack.
Throughout weeks of training camps, practices, road trips, and games, the players were accompanied by a 46-song playlist featuring Bad Bunny alongside Quevedo, Rosalía, Aitana, Kase.O, Michael Jackson, 2Pac, and Daddy Yankee.
What began as a compilation of the songs La Roja listened to during the tournament has now become something different: the playlist for world champion Spain.
It’s neither an official album nor a collection of sports anthems selected by an advertising agency. It’s a much more personal, eclectic, and revealing list. A musical snapshot of the generation that has brought Spain back to the top of world soccer.
The RFEF shared the playlist throughout the tournament as part of the players’ daily routine. The result offers a glimpse into the sounds of the locker room: plenty of reggaeton and trap, a strong presence of rap, several Spanish artists, and a few unexpected songs that span decades and genres.
Bad Bunny is the undisputed star of the music lineup. Quevedo leads the Spanish contingent. Aitana and Rosalía are the only two female solo artists with original songs. And among the urban hits, classics like “Billie Jean,” “Shook Ones, Pt. II,” “Do For Love,” and “Magalenha” remain popular.
These are the songs that played as Spain made its way to its second World Cup.
From the Rally to the Second Star
The playlist now holds a significance it didn’t have when the tournament began. Each song is linked to a historic moment: the 2026 World Cup, in which Spain was once again crowned champion.
La Roja beat Austria in the Round of 32, eliminated Portugal in the Round of 16, defeated Belgium in the quarterfinals, and beat France in the semifinals before facing Argentina in the final. The final match was decided in extra time with a goal by Ferran Torres that gave Spain its second World Cup title.
That doesn’t mean there’s a direct connection between a specific song and each game. Nor has the Federation explained which player chose each song. But the playlist did accompany the camaraderie of a group that ended up making history.
The songs went from being a mere curiosity in the locker room to becoming the unofficial soundtrack of a championship team.
Perhaps in a few years, when “Tití Me Preguntó,” “SUPERESTRELLA,” “Billie Jean,” or “Ringui Dingui” start playing again, many fans won’t just think of the artists who sang them. They’ll also remember the summer when Spain once again dominated the world.
The Music of a Champion Generation
Spain’s playlist doesn’t explain why the national team won the World Cup. It doesn’t score goals, save penalty kicks, or decide a final in extra time. But it does help us understand the character of the team that managed to do just that.
It sounds young, urban, and global. It spans Puerto Rico, the Canary Islands, Barcelona, Zaragoza, New York, London, France, and Brazil. It combines the latest hits dominating streaming platforms with songs that many listeners grew up listening to.
Bad Bunny is the most-played artist, Quevedo leads the Spanish contingent, and classic rap provides some of the most surprising moments. Aitana, with “SUPERESTRELLA,” ended up contributing what turned out to be an almost prophetic title for a national team that already sports two stars on its crest.
We don’t know what Ferran Torres listened to before scoring the goal in the final. Nor do we know what songs Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams, or Unai Simón chose. Attributing specific songs to them without official confirmation would be making up a story that the playlist doesn’t tell.
But we do know what sounds were around them.
These 46 songs accompanied Spain’s travels, team gatherings, training sessions, and time together during the tournament. And since July 19, 2026, they have become part—albeit informally—of the musical legacy of Spain’s second World Cup.
Spain played to win. The locker room was filled with music by Bad Bunny, Quevedo, Rosalía, Kase.O, Michael Jackson, and 2Pac.
This is the soundtrack of the world champions.
