The song was written by Taylor Swift, who was initially credited with the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg.
The song was played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final after the conclusion of the match.
"This Is What You Came For" is an EDM song.
Taylor Swift performed "This is What You Came For" on the piano for the first time live at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on 22 October 2016.
NPR listed it at 89 on its "Top 100 Songs of 2016" list.