Shakira has officially released “Dai Dai,” the anthem for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, in collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy.
Shakira announced the release directly to fans via social media on Friday.
She posted: “Dai Dai is here. The @FIFAWorldCup 2026 starts now!”
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) also announced the song in a statement posted on its X handle on Friday, saying the track is now available on major streaming platforms.
“Today, excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ continues to build with the release of Dai Dai, featuring Shakira and Burna Boy via Sony Music Latin. Available now on all major streaming platforms, the track captures the energy, passion, and global spirit that will define the greatest show on earth.
“Dai Dai will be the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Song in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise USD100 million by the end of the tournament to provide children around the world with access to quality education and football opportunities,” the statement read.
The football governing body stated that profits from the song would benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to generate $100 million by the end of the tournament to assist children throughout the world with quality education and sporting possibilities.
FIFA also announced that Shakira will contribute her song royalties to the fund, while Sony Music will match the first $250,000 raised with an additional donation.
“Dai Dai” has motivating lyrics about resilience, ambition, and unity.
In one of the verses, the artists mentioned football heroes and stars such as Pelé, Diego Maradona, Paolo Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, David Beckham, Kaká, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Mohamed Salah.
The song also references other football countries, including Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, the United States, England, Germany, France, South Africa, Spain, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and the Netherlands.
This is Shakira’s return to the World Cup stage after her smashes “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” for the 2010 tournament in South Africa and “La La La” for the 2014 Brazil edition.
It is also the second time a Nigerian musician has been in a World Cup song, following Davido’s performance in “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)” alongside American singer Trinidad Cardona and Qatari singer AISHA.
Meanwhile, FIFA announced that Nigerian Afrobeats musician Rema would perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles, United States, on June 12.
