Shakira Burna Boy FIFA song “Dai Dai” has been unveiled as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Global music icon Shakira and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy have been selected by FIFA to deliver the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the pair unveiling a teaser for their highly anticipated collaboration, “Dai Dai”.
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The tournament, which will be co-hosted by United States, Mexico and Canada, is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026.
Shakira released a 67-second teaser of the track on Thursday, filmed inside the historic Maracanã Stadium.
In the vibrant clip, Shakira appears in a yellow outfit paired with a blue skirt and sneakers while dancing across the football pitch alongside a troupe of performers surrounded by footballs.
The teaser closes with fireworks exploding above the stadium as the camera zooms out to reveal the words, “We Are Ready”, displayed across the roof.
Announcing the project on X, Shakira wrote: “From Maracaná Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! @burnaboy.”
The full release of “Dai Dai” is scheduled for May 14.
The Shakira Burna Boy FIFA song marks Shakira’s return to the global football stage after the massive success of Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), which became one of the most celebrated World Cup songs in history during the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
Shakira also contributed music to the 2014 World Cup hosted by Brazil, cementing her reputation as one of football’s defining musical voices.
The collaboration with Burna Boy blends Latin pop energy with Afrobeats influences, creating a powerful global sound expected to resonate with football fans worldwide.
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Online reaction to the teaser has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with fans praising Shakira as the “Queen of World Cup anthems” while celebrating Burna Boy’s involvement in another landmark international project.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
