Shakira to release Spanish version of World Cup 2026 theme song 'Dai Dai'

Shakira is set to release a Spanish-language version of "Dai Dai," the official theme song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Colombian superstar announced that the new rendition will debut on June 23, coinciding with the broadcast of a match featuring her home country, Colombia, against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

"I am going to release Dai Dai in Spanish, and not only that, but to premiere it at the Colombia match tomorrow, it means a lot," Shakira shared in an interview. The exclusive first listen will be available during the official television and digital platform broadcasts of the game. "Tomorrow (today), in the Colombia match, the big surprise: Dai Dai in Spanish. I hope you like it," she added.

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I am going to release Dai Dai in Spanish, and not only that, but to premiere it at the Colombia match tomorrow, it means a lot.

Co-written with British artist Ed Sheeran and featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy, "Dai Dai" aims to represent the unity fostered by the world's premier sporting event. The title itself is Italian, translating to "Let's go, let's go," an expression conveying urgency, motivation, and enthusiasm, akin to "Dale, dale" or "Venga, venga" in Spanish.

Since its release a month ago, the song has garnered substantial global acclaim, accumulating over 218 million views on YouTube and ranking among the top five most-streamed songs worldwide. Furthermore, a Billboard poll recognized "Dai Dai" as the best official World Cup song in history, securing 31.28% of the votes, surpassing previous hits like Shakira's own "Waka Waka" and Ricky Martin's "La Copa de la Vida."

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Tomorrow (today), in the Colombia match, the big surprise: Dai Dai in Spanish. I hope you like it.