Shakira x Burna Boy Drop “Dai Dai” – The Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem

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The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got louder. Shakira and Burna Boy have teamed up for “Dai Dai”, the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and it’s everything you’d expect when Latin pop meets Afro-fusion on the world’s biggest stage.

themusicuniverse.comA Global Anthem for a Global Tournament“Dai Dai” was unveiled on May 14, 2026, and it’s designed to capture the energy, passion, and unity of football’s biggest event. The track blends Shakira’s signature Latin rhythms with Burna Boy’s Afro-fusion sound, creating a stadium-ready anthem that works as well in packed arenas as it does in street celebrations. reuters.comfifa.comyoutube.comThe song is multilingual, celebrating the international spirit of football culture and the 48-team tournament hosted across the US, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. parade.comhillingdontimes.co.ukThe Video:

Football’s Biggest Names on ScreenThe official video dropped on May 23, directed by Hannah Lux Davis and shot in Miami. It’s a who’s who of football: Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior, Rodri, Luis Díaz, Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Christian Pulisic, Takefusa Kubo, and Santiago Giménez all appear. justjared.comthemusicuniverse.comShakira also pays tribute to Mexico, appearing atop Mexico City’s Angel de la Independencia as a nod to a country that’s played a major role in her career.

The video features Ghetto Kids Uganda, an NGO supporting orphaned and vulnerable children through music and dance. themusicuniverse.comWhy “Dai Dai” MattersShakira’s World Cup Legacy Continues:

This is Shakira’s 4th World Cup track after Hips Don’t Lie 2006, Waka Waka 2010, and La La 2014. Waka Waka is still considered one of the greatest tournament songs ever.Burna Boy’s Global Moment:

The Nigerian Grammy winner becomes one of the most prominent African artists on a FIFA World Cup anthem, bringing Afrobeat to the global stage once again.Purpose Beyond Music: Royalties from “Dai Dai” support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100M to expand access to education and football for kids worldwide.

Sony Music is matching the first $250,000 raised. reuters.comthesun.iecapetownetc.comsportingtribune.comhillingdontimes.co.ukfifa.comHalftime History in the MakingFor the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the final will feature a halftime show. Shakira will co-headline on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey alongside Madonna and BTS, performing “Dai Dai” live with Burna Boy. Coldplay’s Chris Martin curated the show. themusicuniverse.comjustjared.comhillingdontimes.co.ukListen & WatchStream “Dai Dai”:

Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major platformsWatch the video: Features the star-studded football cast and Shakira’s tribute to Mexico fifa.comthemusicuniverse.comFinal Word from Ghettosoundentertainment.com

Shakira and Burna Boy have delivered a track that feels like a natural successor to Waka Waka – high energy, globally minded, and built for millions to chant in stadiums. If the World Cup is about unity through sport, “Dai Dai” is the soundtrack to that idea.What do you think of the “Dai Dai” anthem? Does it live up to Shakira’s past World Cup hits? Drop your thoughts below and tell us who you think will lift the trophy in 2026.