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Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 World Cup song 'Dai Dai'

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • Shakira and Burna Boy have released "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending African and Latin rhythms with a global pop sound.
  • The song features verses mentioning famous footballers and competing nations, with Shakira expressing her excitement for countries like Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Colombia.
  • Shakira, known for her previous World Cup anthems like "Waka Waka," is also set to perform at the tournament's opening ceremony, supporting the FIFA Global Education Fund.

Global music superstars Shakira and Burna Boy have joined forces to release "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track is a vibrant fusion of their distinct musical styles, weaving together African and Latin rhythms with an undeniably global and multilingual pop sensibility.

Let's go!

· ShakiraExclaiming as part of the song's energetic introduction.

The song's lyrics celebrate the spirit of the tournament, with verses name-dropping renowned footballers and participating nations. Shakira's energetic delivery calls out "Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia," followed by "Mexico, Japan, Korea, Netherlands," capturing the excitement of international competition.

Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia

· ShakiraListing participating nations in the World Cup.

Following the chorus, Shakira and Burna Boy trade verses before coming together in a powerful duet. This collaboration follows Shakira's history of creating iconic World Cup anthems, most notably "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" for the 2010 tournament in South Africa, widely considered one of the best sports songs of all time.

Mexico, Japan, Korea, Netherlands

· ShakiraListing more participating nations in the World Cup.

Shakira's involvement with the World Cup extends beyond music. She is slated to perform at the tournament's opening ceremony, lending her support to the FIFA Global Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children's access to education and football. This initiative is supported by Coldplay's Chris Martin, who curated the lineup for the FIFA tournament's first-ever halftime show.

Here in this place / You belong

· ShakiraSinging a line from the song's preview.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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