Karol G notched her second global leader this week, while Judeline and rusowsky each reached No. 1 on an international chart for the first time. The bigger story: Shakira’s hold at the top was ended when a new Spanish-language hit surged to the summit, underscoring shifting streaming dynamics ahead of the 2026 World Cup build-up.
According to Luminate data for the tracking week of Aug. 28–Sept. 3, the track now leading global charts amassed a dramatic intake of plays and purchases. It registered 42.3 million streams worldwide — a 62% increase from the prior week — and about 1,000 paid downloads, up roughly 60%. Outside the U.S. the song generated 30.7 million streams, jumping 72% week over week.
The song vaulted to the top spots quickly: it moved from No. 5 to No. 1 on the Global 200 in its fourth week and climbed from No. 10 to No. 1 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart in its third week. That rise makes it the first predominantly Spanish-language No. 1 on these charts since Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” finished its run in March.
Even with the new leader in place, other high-profile tracks remained near the summit. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” held at a personal high of No. 2 on the Global 200, while Shakira and Burna Boy’s FIFA-tied single “Dai Dai” slipped to No. 3 on the Global 200 and to No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S., ending a long run that began in July.
- Tracking week: Aug. 28–Sept. 3 (Luminate)
- Top streams (global): 42.3 million — up 62% week over week
- Top streams (ex-U.S.): 30.7 million — up 72% week over week
- Downloaded units: ~1,000 — up ~60%
- Chart moves: Global 200, 5→1 (week 4); Global Excl. U.S., 10→1 (week 3)
Why this matters: a surge like this reflects both concentrated playlist support and regional momentum that can translate into global success very quickly. The performance also highlights how Spanish-language songs continue to challenge English-language dominance on worldwide streaming charts, while event-linked releases — such as World Cup songs — compete for attention but don’t always hold the top spot indefinitely.
Chart positions are derived from a weighted formula that combines official streams on paid and ad-supported tiers of audio and video services with digital download sales from full-service retailers; sales from artists’ direct-to-consumer stores are excluded from the rankings. That methodology means spikes in playlist placements, viral moments or promotional pushes can produce big short-term jumps in position.
As the market heads into autumn and preparations for global events intensify, these weekly shifts are a reminder of how quickly streaming landscapes can change — and how global listens, not just U.S. airplay, are shaping which songs become international hits.
