Overview
- Shakira and Burna Boy released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song Dai Dai on Friday, delivering the tournament anthem four weeks before kickoff.
- The song features a multilingual chant and calls out legends such as Pelé, Maradona, Messi and Mbappé, along with nations including Germany, Brazil and France.
- FIFA says Shakira will donate all royalties from Dai Dai, and the music program targets up to $100 million for global education and grassroots football efforts.
- Organizers announced a first-ever halftime show for the World Cup final with Shakira, Madonna and BTS in a program co-conceived by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
- The World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Mexico playing South Africa in the June 11 opener at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca.