AceShowbiz - The official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released, featuring the collaboration of Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Titled Dai Dai, the track premiered on Thursday, May 14, and blends diverse musical styles including Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats, and reggaetón into a dynamic, nearly four-minute anthem.

Dai Dai captures the spirit of soccer through its uplifting lyrics and energetic rhythms. The song delivers a motivational message aimed at both athletes and fans, emphasizing resilience and determination. Early in the track, Shakira sings, "You knew from the day you were born / That here in this place you belong / You've been this brave all along / What broke you once, made you strong."

Burna Boy contributes with encouraging chants such as, "Go follow your desire / Where there's a will, there's a way." The duo also pays tribute to legendary soccer figures, including Maradona, Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, Beckham, Kaká, and Messi. They celebrate this year’s participating nations with shoutouts to Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the United States, and the Netherlands.

This marks the second time that Shakira has been selected for an official FIFA World Cup song, following her iconic 2010 hit Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) from the South Africa tournament. That previous track reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay, and Latin Pop Airplay charts in July 2010. It also peaked at No. 8 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay and climbed to No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. Remarkably, Waka Waka spent 42 weeks at No. 1 on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart, making it Shakira's longest-leading title on that chart.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to kick off on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the event. Alongside the tournament, Shakira is set to co-headline the World Cup final’s halftime show with Madonna and BTS.

Dai Dai presents a fresh, vibrant sound that combines the cultural influences of both artists, aligning perfectly with the global celebration of soccer. The track invites fans worldwide to join in the excitement and energy of the sport’s biggest stage.

Listeners can experience the official FIFA 2026 anthem Dai Dai now, marking an exciting musical lead-up to one of the most anticipated sporting events on the calendar.