Ariana Grande, Shakira & Burna Boy Reign Supreme on 2026 Global Music Charts!

Billboard has announced its definitive No. 1 global songs for summer 2026, with Ariana Grande’s “Hate That I Made You Love Me” and Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” taking the top spots on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts, respectively. These retrospectives cover performance from Memorial Day through Labor Day, specifically tracking the weekly Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts dated June 6 through September 12. The rankings are meticulously compiled by Luminate, factoring in streaming and sales activity from over 200 territories worldwide. The Global 200 encompasses global data, while the Global Excl. U.S. chart specifically omits data from the United States. Notably, songs that appeared in the top 10 of the 2025 global summer hits were ineligible for this year’s tallies, ensuring a fresh lineup, although the results are presented with a nod to music fans in the Southern Hemisphere, who were not experiencing summer during this period.

Ariana Grande’s “Hate That I Made You Love Me” proved a formidable force on the Billboard Global 200. The track debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated June 13 and maintained its leading position for three non-consecutive weeks, consistently remaining within the top five since its release. This success was amplified as the song served as the lead single from Grande’s acclaimed studio album, “petal,” which in August, marked her seventh No. 1 debut on the U.S.-based Billboard 200, cementing her continued commercial and critical appeal.

Meanwhile, Shakira and Burna Boy’s collaborative hit, “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026),” achieved unparalleled dominance on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, reigning for an impressive 10 consecutive weeks from July 4 to September 5. This landmark achievement made it the first official World Cup anthem ever to lead the chart. The song significantly benefited from high-profile performances linked to the latest edition of soccer’s premier competition. Shakira and Burna Boy captivated an audience of over 80,000 fans at the opening ceremony on June 11 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. Furthermore, during the World Cup final match on July 19, an 11-minute halftime showcase at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., featured “Dai Dai” as part of a star-studded lineup including Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Madonna, alongside Burna Boy.

The Billboard Global 200 Top 10 Songs for Summer 2026 are: No. 1, “Hate That I Made You Love Me” by Ariana Grande; No. 2, “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley; No. 3, “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson; No. 4, “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” by Shakira X Burna Boy; No. 5, “Dracula” by Tame Impala & JENNIE; No. 6, “SWIM” by BTS; No. 7, “Janice STFU” by Drake; No. 8, “Beauty and a Beat” by Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj; No. 9, “The Cure” by Olivia Rodrigo; and No. 10, “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean.

The Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Top 10 Songs for Summer 2026 include: No. 1, “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” by Shakira X Burna Boy; No. 2, “SWIM” by BTS; No. 3, “Beauty and a Beat” by Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj; No. 4, “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson; No. 5, “Hate That I Made You Love Me” by Ariana Grande; No. 6, “Dracula” by Tame Impala & JENNIE; No. 7, “Beat It” by Michael Jackson; No. 8, “The Cure” by Olivia Rodrigo; No. 9, “Babydoll” by Dominic Fike; and No. 10, “Self Aware” by Temper City.

Beyond the breakout hits of 2026, the summer also witnessed a resurgence of catalog classics. Artists like Michael Jackson saw renewed interest, notably fueled by the record-rewriting biopic “Michael,” while Justin Bieber experienced a boost following his high-profile Coachella spotlight. Looking back at previous summers, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” was the No. 1 global song for summer 2025, following Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” in 2024, and Jung Kook’s “Seven,” featuring Latto, which led for summer 2023. It’s also worth noting that on the U.S.-based Billboard Hot 100, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” secured the season-ending No. 1 spot for Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart for 2026, reflecting its performance during the Memorial Day to Labor Day period specifically within the United States.