Overview
- The song mixes English and Spanish with lines in Italian, French and Japanese and it salutes legends and current stars alongside a roll call of World Cup nations.
- Shakira produced the track herself and Spotify credits list Ed Sheeran as a writer.
- FIFA says all royalties will go to its Global Citizen Education Fund, which targets $100 million by July to expand schooling and youth football access for children.
- Early reaction skews positive with a surge of nostalgia for Shakira’s 2010 anthem, though outlets note its legacy hinges on whether fans tie it to defining World Cup moments.
- Shakira is slated to lead the first World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, with Madonna and BTS also billed to appear.