15/05/2026
DAI DAI: SHAKIRA AND BURNA BOY RELEASE OFFICIAL 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ANTHEM
Shakira and Burna Boy have released "Dai Dai," the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track dropped on May 14 via Sony Music Latin and is available on all major streaming platforms.
The nearly four-minute song blends Afrobeats, Latin pop, dance-pop, and reggaetón, with lyrics built around themes of resilience and unity. The title is an Italian expression meaning "come on" or "go, go." The track's chorus unfolds in multiple languages, and midway through, both artists name football legends Maradona, Maldini, Ronaldo, Beckham, Kaká, Messi — alongside competing nations including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Japan, Korea, and the Netherlands.
For Shakira, the release marks her second FIFA World Cup official anthem, following "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" in 2010. For Burna Boy, it is a historic moment — making him only the second Nigerian artist to feature on a FIFA World Cup soundtrack, after Davido appeared on "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" for the 2022 Qatar tournament.
The song is officially tied to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is targeting $100 million by the end of the tournament to expand children's access to quality education and football opportunities. FIFA confirmed that Shakira will donate her royalties to the fund, with Sony Music pledging to match the first $250,000 raised.
"Dai Dai" is part of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, which also includes "Lighter," "Por Ella," "Echo," and "Illuminate," with more tracks expected ahead of the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and concludes July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.