Chart-Topping Hits: The Global Summer Songs of 2026
The top global songs for the summer of 2026 according to Billboard are Ariana Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me" and Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai." These songs dominated the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The rankings are based on streaming and sales data from over 200 territories worldwide, with the Global 200 encompassing global data and Global Excl. U.S. focusing on territories outside the United States. The top 10 global summer hits from 2025 were not eligible for this year's rankings.
Ariana Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me" debuted at No. 1 on the Global 200 and has maintained a top-five position since its release. It is the lead single from Grande's album "petal," which also reached No. 1 on the U.S.-based Billboard 200. On the other hand, Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)" spent 10 consecutive weeks at the top of the Global Excl. U.S. chart. The song was performed at the World Cup opening ceremony and final match, making it the first official World Cup anthem to lead the chart.
In addition to the new hits of 2026, classic songs by artists like Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber saw a resurgence over the summer. Alex Warren's "Ordinary" was the top global song of the summer in 2025, following Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" in 2024 and Jung Kook's "Seven" featuring Latto in 2023. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Songs of the Summer chart for 2026, based on performance on the U.S.-based Billboard Hot 100 between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
In conclusion, Ariana Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me" and Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai" were the standout global songs of the summer of 2026, topping the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. The rankings reflect the streaming and sales performance of songs from June 6 to September 12, showcasing the international appeal of these chart-topping hits.