Fresh off their high-profile performance of the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem “Game Time” at SoFi Stadium, rapper Future and South African singer Tyla have become the subject of a viral social media storm, with fans and meme accounts accusing the duo of a short-lived romance followed by alleged infidelity.
The pair took the stage on June 12 as part of the U.S. opening ceremony festivities for the 2026 tournament, delivering the sleek pop-R&B/trap hybrid track ahead of the United States’ match against Paraguay. Blending Future’s signature locked-in flow with Tyla’s smooth, seductive vocals — complete with flirty energy and lyrics like “pullin’ up lookin’ like a cheat code” — their set quickly generated buzz among attendees and viewers worldwide.
But the excitement took a turn when paparazzi photos surfaced shortly after the performance, showing Future in close proximity with another woman identified as Aline, an influencer and longtime partner of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma. Images from outlets such as The Daily Stardust depicted the two walking together outdoors at night, prompting an immediate wave of posts on X and Instagram declaring variations of “Future is already cheating on Tyla 😳.”
Despite the online frenzy, there is no confirmed romantic relationship between Future and Tyla. Their connection appears limited to the professional collaboration on the FIFA-commissioned track and its accompanying live performance, which was part of a star-studded lineup that also included Katy Perry, LISA of BLACKPINK, Anitta, Rema and others.
Tyla, who has repeatedly emphasized her single status and career focus in recent interviews, has previously addressed similar fan speculation with humor. The 2025 Grammy winner — known for breakout hits like “Water” and her genre-blending style — has built a reputation for staying above the fray of celebrity gossip while continuing to rise as a global star.
Future, a veteran Atlanta rapper with a history of chart-topping albums and a well-documented personal life that includes multiple children with different women, is no stranger to tabloid narratives. The timing of the photos, however, aligned perfectly with the high-visibility World Cup moment, fueling the rapid spread of memes and engagement-driven commentary across social platforms.
Aline and Bissouma have been together since approximately 2019 and share a daughter, though public sightings of the couple have been infrequent in recent years. Sources familiar with the images describe them as event-related rather than indicative of any secret romantic involvement.
This latest episode follows the familiar internet cycle of celebrity collaborations sparking “shipping,” followed by unverified photos igniting scandal narratives. As of now, neither Future nor Tyla has publicly commented on the rumors, with Tyla continuing to promote her music and upcoming projects amid the World Cup spotlight.
“Game Time” remains a standout from the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, praised for its urgent, pre-kickoff energy and cross-cultural appeal. Whether the online chatter will have any lasting impact on the artists’ trajectories remains to be seen, but in the age of social media, such moments often serve as much as entertainment fodder as they do distractions from the music itself.
