World Cup Anthems 'Dai Dai' and 'Wonderwall' Surge on Global Music Charts
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Shakira and Burna Boy's song "Dai Dai" and Oasis' "Wonderwall" have climbed Billboard charts following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- "Dai Dai" is the official World Cup song and topped the Billboard Global 200 with significant streams and sales.
- "Wonderwall" saw a surge in popularity due to England fans using it as a stadium chant.
The anthems of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are resonating beyond the pitch, with Shakira and Burna Boy's collaboration "Dai Dai" and Oasis' classic "Wonderwall" experiencing a notable rise on Billboard's global charts. The songs have gained significant traction amid the tournament's widespread popularity.
"Dai Dai" has officially been designated as the World Cup's theme song and has claimed the top spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart. The track garnered 43 million streams and 5,000 sales during the tracking week of July 10-16. It also leads global charts outside the United States, with 36.7 million streams.
Oasis' 1996 hit "Wonderwall" has also seen a dramatic resurgence, climbing from 26th to fourth place on the Billboard Global 200. This surge is attributed to its adoption by fans of the England men's national football team, who have used it as a popular cheering chant during matches. The song experienced a 64% increase in streaming, reaching 35 million, and a 78% surge in sales.
The global charts also feature other prominent tracks, including Ariana Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me" at number two and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" at number three. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" dropped from fourth to fifth place on the Billboard Global 200.
Among K-pop entries, BTS's single "Swim" has held the number two position on global charts for eight weeks. Other notable songs on the global charts include Ariana Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me" at number three and Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj's "Beauty and a Beat" at number five.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.