NEW YORK, USA: Get ready to dance, football fans, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here. Colombian icon Shakira and Nigerian hitmaker Burna Boy have teamed up to release ‘Dai Dai,’ a pulsating track that FIFA says celebrates the beautiful game like never before.
Shakira and Burna Boy team up to release Dai Dai, the Official @FIFAWorldCup Song in support of FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
🎶 Dai Dai brings together the global sounds and energy of Shakira and Burna Boy in a vibrant celebration of football, culture and unity
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) May 15, 2026
The announcement was made on Friday, with FIFA describing the track as a vibrant celebration of football, culture, and unity through global musical influences.
In its official statement, FIFA said: “Dai Dai brings together the global sounds and energy of Shakira and Burna Boy in a vibrant celebration of football, culture and unity.”
The song is now available on major streaming platforms worldwide. FIFA added that all royalties from the release will go toward the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting educational initiatives across the globe.
Shakira has confirmed that she will donate 100% of the profits from the official World Cup anthem “Dai Dai,” featuring Burna Boy, to FIFA.
The earnings from the song will go toward supporting children’s education initiatives around the world. 💰 pic.twitter.com/AAQnnrGmcs
— World Cup HQ (@WorldCup26HQ) May 15, 2026
Shakira had earlier hinted at the collaboration in May, posting a short teaser video on social media. She referenced recording from Brazil’s iconic Maracanã Stadium, writing: “From Maracaná Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026.”
#Shakira & #BurnaBoy‘s FIFA World Cup Audio Video “Dai Dai” is trending at No. 1 Worldwide on YouTube! 👏💃🕺🏽🌎⚽️🏆🔊📽️💥1⃣🌎👑👑❤️🔥
LISTEN: https://t.co/w4fEGxUFbX pic.twitter.com/brDDE7VtiL
— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) May 15, 2026
The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the tournament set to begin in June next year. Excitement is also building around the final, scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey, where FIFA has planned a star-studded half-time show featuring Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS.
With its blend of international stars and a global message, “Dai Dai” is expected to become one of the defining anthems of the tournament.
Notably, this release marks Shakira’s third appearance on an official World Cup track, following her 2010 smash hit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” and 2014’s “La La La (Brazil 2014).”
