Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy have released the official World Cup anthem titled “Dai Dai” for the 2026 FIFA tournament. The World Cup anthem marks a major collaboration blending Latin pop and Afrobeats influences ahead of the global football competition. FIFA confirmed the World Cup anthem as part of its official musical lineup for the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup has a long tradition of official songs that reflect global unity and cultural diversity. Shakira has previously contributed to World Cup music, most notably with her 2010 hit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” which became one of the most successful tournament songs in history.
The 2026 edition is jointly hosted by three countries and is expected to be the largest World Cup in history, featuring an expanded number of participating teams. The official music strategy continues FIFA’s efforts to combine sport and entertainment on a global stage. The collaboration between Shakira and Burna Boy has drawn international attention due to their strong global fan bases and cross-continental musical influence.
The official World Cup anthem titled “Dai Dai” was announced and released following a promotional rollout by Shakira on social media. The teaser was filmed at Brazil’s Maracanã Stadium, a venue often associated with iconic football moments. Burna Boy joins Shakira in delivering a bilingual and multicultural sound that combines Afrobeats rhythms with Latin-inspired production. The track is positioned as the central musical identity of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA confirmed that the song will be featured throughout tournament events, including match broadcasts and official ceremonies. The anthem is also expected to play a role in global promotional campaigns leading up to the tournament kickoff in June 2026. The release continues FIFA’s pattern of using high-profile international artists to shape its tournament identity. Previous editions featured globally recognised songs that became part of pop culture and sports history.
The release of the World Cup anthem strengthens the cultural bridge between African and Latin music industries. It also highlights the growing global influence of Afrobeats as a dominant international genre. For Burna Boy, the collaboration reinforces his position as one of Africa’s most globally recognised music exports. For Shakira, it continues her long-standing association with World Cup music culture.
For the global audience, the anthem is expected to increase engagement ahead of the tournament, especially among younger demographics who follow both football and global music trends. The partnership also reflects FIFA’s continued strategy of merging entertainment, sport, and digital culture to expand global reach.
