Shakira & Burna Boy Set To Release World Cup Theme Song

"Waka Waka" hitmaker Shakira has officially teased a brand-new World Cup anthem titled "Dai Dai," featuring Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, ahead of the 2026 global showpiece.

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Global music icon Shakira is officially back in the World Cup soundtrack space after teasing a brand-new anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup titled "Dai Dai", featuring Nigerian superstar Burna Boy.

The Colombian hitmaker recently unveiled a first look at the upcoming track, which forms part of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, reigniting excitement among football and music fans ahead of next year's global showpiece.

The teaser showcases Shakira performing inside Brazil's legendary Maracanã Stadium, surrounded by dancers dressed in reimagined national team jerseys expected to feature during this summer's tournament buildup.

For football supporters, Shakira's connection to the beautiful game runs deep. Her 2010 World Cup anthem "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' became one of the most iconic football songs of all time, forever linked to the unforgettable atmosphere of South Africa's historic tournament.

Four years later, she returned with "La La La" for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, further cementing her status as one of football's defining musical voices.

This time, she teams up with Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy, who has also built a growing relationship with the global football stage in recent years.

The Nigerian artist previously performed at the UEFA Champions League final in 2023 and famously joined England's Lionesses during their UEFA Women's EURO celebrations last summer, making him no stranger to football's biggest occasions.

Inspired by vibrant Latin American rhythms and global sounds, "Dai Dai" appears set to deliver the upbeat energy and unifying spirit traditionally associated with official World Cup anthems.

From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! ⚽️🐺 @burnaboy pic.twitter.com/UcfpO0s7jN

The collaboration also marks the first-ever musical partnership between Shakira and Burna Boy — a crossover already generating major anticipation online. The full track is officially scheduled for release on May 14.

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