Shakira joins hand with Burna Boy for FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem

The global music singer Shakira, known for the ‘Waka Waka’ anthem announced on her social media that she is joining hands with Nigerian singer songwriter Burna Boy for the official anthem title ‘Dai Dai’  of FIFA World Cup 2026. The song will be released on May 14.

On Friday, Shakira posted the teaser of the anthem from Maracana Stadium and she wrote in the caption, “From Maracanã Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026.” She also declared the releasing date of the song, stating “Coming 5/14. We’re ready!

Earlier, Shakira made the popular FIFA World Cup 2010 anthem "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" which became one of the most popular football songs of all time. Meanwhile, Burna Boy has also been associated with FIFA projects in recent years and is among the biggest African music stars globally.

The song appears to blend global pop sounds with African musical influences, giving it the same celebratory World Cup feel that made 'Waka Waka' a worldwide hit.

THe FIFA World Cup 2026 will kick off from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.