Shakira, Burna Boy Unveil Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem

Shakira, Burna Boy Unveil Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem

International music superstar Shakira has officially unveiled “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy.

The highly anticipated track was released on Friday, with Shakira announcing the development through her social media platforms.

“Dai Dai is here. The @FIFAWorldCup 2026 starts now!” the Colombian singer wrote while sharing clips from the project.

In a statement shared on its official X account, FIFA confirmed that the song is now available on major streaming platforms worldwide through Sony Music Entertainment Latin.

According to FIFA, the song captures the “energy, passion and global spirit” expected to define the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.

The football body further disclosed that proceeds from the song will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at raising $100 million before the end of the tournament to provide children around the world with access to quality education and football opportunities.

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FIFA revealed that Shakira would donate all her royalties from the song to the initiative, while Sony Music pledged to match the first $250,000 generated through the project.

The newly released anthem blends Afrobeats and Latin pop influences, with both artistes delivering verses centred on perseverance, ambition, football culture and global unity.

In several lines of the song, the artistes referenced football legends and global stars including Pelé, Diego Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, David Beckham and Andrés Iniesta.

The song also highlights football-loving nations such as Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, England, Germany, France, Spain, South Africa, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands and the United States.

The release marks Shakira’s return to the World Cup music stage after the massive success of “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and “La La La” at the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

For Burna Boy, the collaboration represents another major milestone in the global rise of Nigerian music and Afrobeats. The singer becomes the second Nigerian artiste to feature on an official FIFA World Cup soundtrack after Davido appeared on “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)” for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Meanwhile, FIFA has also confirmed that Nigerian music star Rema will headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled for June 12 in Los Angeles, United States.

Shakira is also expected to co-headline the World Cup final halftime show on July 19, an event FIFA described as the first halftime performance in the history of the World Cup final.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the initiative is designed to unite music, football and global humanitarian efforts through entertainment and cultural celebration.

The organisation added that “Dai Dai” joins previously released tracks from the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, including “Lighter,” “Por Ella,” “Echo” and “Illuminate,” with additional singles expected before the tournament begins.

Shakira, Burna Boy Unveil Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem