The 30 Best Latin Songs of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: Staff Picks

From seductive afrobeats to melancholic rancheras to even a new World Cup anthem, the scope of Latin music so far in 2026 so far has been stunning.

Though Bad Bunny continues to dominate the Hot Latin Songs chart with his 2025 “DTMF” spending more than 65 weeks at No. 1, a wave of new bangers are also holding strong on the chart. Among them are Jay Wheeler’s “De Lejitos” and Omar Courtz’s “KOKO,” which have held strong in the top 10 for weeks. 

For its Best Latin Songs of the Year So Far list, the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors selected songs that are making waves on the Billboard charts, such as those by Wheeler and Courtz, as well as the bilingual “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy — which made history as the first official World Cup song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart since it launched in 2020. 

It also features a handful of songs that have created a social media craze, such as Corridos del Rey’s ultra-powerful “Ayer Hable con Dios” and “Dichavate” by Ya Ice Dilan, Rey Tony and Helabusador, which has people around the world — including Maluma, Ryan Castro, and Bad Gyal — connecting with Cuban reparto music. 

Moreover, Música Mexicana continues to be a strong force in 2026, with Eslabón Armado, Línea Personal, Banda MS, Grupo Firme, Eden Múñoz and even Bruno Mars singing a mariachi song, making the cut.

These are the Latin songs our staff has returned to most in 2026 up to now — the ones that sparked debate, inspired repeat listens and left a lasting impression. See our picks, ranked, below.