Shakira releases Spanish version of World Cup 2026 song 'Dai Dai'

Colombian superstar Shakira has unveiled the Spanish version of "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track, a collaboration with Nigerian artist Burna Boy, was initially released in English before the tournament's commencement. This new Spanish rendition arrives just two days before the highly anticipated final match.

Shakira, who performed the song during the opening ceremony on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, shared a video of herself singing the Spanish lyrics on social media. "In the 11 against 11, each one in their role, nobody plays when they give their all," she wrote, emphasizing the song's theme of dedication and effort.

The singer is also slated to perform "Dai Dai" at the World Cup closing ceremony this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just before the final showdown between Argentina and Spain. This marks another significant musical contribution to a World Cup for Shakira, who famously performed "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" at the 2010 South Africa World Cup, a song widely regarded as one of the tournament's most iconic anthems.

Fans can also look forward to Shakira's performance with the Ugandan dance group Los Ghetto Kids during the final. The release of the Spanish version of "Dai Dai" adds another layer of cultural connection to the global event, resonating with a wider audience as the tournament reaches its climax.