Shakira has released a teaser for the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, titled 'Dai Dai'. The Colombian singer shared a minute-long clip filmed at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium on social media on Thursday, hinting at a collaboration with Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
The video shows Shakira on the pitch with dancers, singing in English: 'Here in this place / You belong', with a male voice harmonising, 'What broke you once / Made you strong'. The full song is set to be released on 14 May, ahead of the tournament's kick-off on 11 June.
The opening match will see Mexico face South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with the final scheduled for 19 July at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Shakira is no stranger to World Cup anthems, having performed 'Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)' for the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
'Dai Dai' is not to be confused with Coca-Cola's official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, a reimagining of Van Halen's 'Jump' featuring J Balvin, Travis Barker, Amber Mark and Steve Vai. That track incorporates new Spanish lyrics by Balvin, who described the sound as 'Brazilian funk with hard strings, kind of like hip-hop'.
