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Well known for her iconic Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Colombian singer Shakira has unveiled a new anthem, Dai Dai, featuring Burna Boy, for the 2026 tournament.
On Friday, Shakira dropped a short performance clip of the track, filmed at the Maracanã Stadium. The one-minute-seven-second video features the singer dancing to the upbeat track alongside a group of football enthusiasts.
“From Maracaná Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! @burnaboy,” the 49-year-old artist wrote on X while sharing the clip.
Shakira Returns to FIFA World Cup Music Stage
Shakira’s Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) remains one of the most popular FIFA World Cup anthems and was released for the 2010 tournament held in South Africa.
The official anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar was Hayya Hayya (Better Together), performed by Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha. The tournament soundtrack also featured several songs celebrating different cultures and moments of the event.
These included Light The Sky featuring Nora Fatehi, Balqees, Rahma Riad and Manal, as well as Dreamers by BTS member Jungkook and Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi.
Adidas Launches Star-Studded FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Meanwhile, sportswear giant Adidas has launched a celebrity-filled teaser campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The campaign features football legend Lionel Messi, actor Timothée Chalamet, former England captain David Beckham and Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny, along with several current and former football stars.
The teaser also includes Zinedine Zidane, Alessandro Del Piero, Jude Bellingham, Trinity Rodman, Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Florian Wirtz, Santiago Giménez, Raphinha and Pedri.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.