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FIFA Debuts 'DNA' as Official 2026 World Cup Anthem

FIFA presented the cross‑genre track as the anchor of an 18‑song album to signal cultural unity for the expanded 48‑team tournament.

Overview

  • FIFA released the song on streaming services and opened the World Cup with a live premiere at Estadio Azteca on Thursday where Andrea Bocelli and K‑pop artist EJAE performed before Mexico’s opening match.
  • David Guetta is credited as the song’s lead producer and the studio version blends orchestral, electronic, pop and hip‑hop elements with Megan Thee Stallion providing a rap section.
  • EJAE contributed Korean‑language lyrics for the recording and shared the stage with Bocelli for the first public performance of the anthem.
  • The opening ceremony staged all 48 teams’ flags around the pitch and a synchronized choreography intended to visually underscore the tournament’s message of unity and inclusion.
  • FIFA positioned 'DNA' within an 18‑song official album that includes global names such as Shakira and Burna Boy as part of a deliberate strategy to broaden the event’s cultural reach and shape the fan experience.