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Key takeaways
- The Colombian megastar is joined by Nigerian artist Burna Boy on a song called "Dai Dai," which was written in conjunction with none other than ...
- Shakira first teased "Dai Dai" with a short clip, posted on social media, in which the singer performed the song at Brazil's iconic Maracanã Stadium backed by a phalanx of backing dancers.
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The official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States was revealed May 15, with FIFA stalwart Shakira returning to the fold once again to provide the vibe-setting musical accompaniment for this summer's showcase tournament.
The Colombian megastar is joined by Nigerian artist Burna Boy on a song called "Dai Dai," which was written in conjunction with none other than ... Ed Sheeran. Sure. That tracks. Anyway, the official 2026 World Cup song is a cheerful, up-tempo ditty with a title taken from an Italian expression used to help encourage a person or team (similar to ole in Spanish, allez in French, and "just lump it into the box" in English).
Shakira first teased "Dai Dai" with a short clip, posted on social media, in which the singer performed the song at Brazil's iconic Maracanã Stadium backed by a phalanx of backing dancers. With fans suitably hyped, the song was given a full release shortly thereafter.