The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has found its rhythm. Colombian superstar, Shakira, took to social media to announce that she has collaborated with Nigerian Grammy-winning sensation, Burna Boy, for the tournament’s official song, titled “Dai Dai.”
Accompanied by a high-energy teaser filmed at the iconic Maracaná Stadium, the singer confirmed that the track is set for a global release on May 14, sparking immediate buzz across the music and sporting worlds.
The selection of Burna Boy marks a significant moment for African music, as the “African Giant” becomes one of the most prominent artists from the continent to lead a World Cup anthem.
This cross-continental partnership signals FIFA’s intent to embrace a global sound for the upcoming tournament, which will be uniquely hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Fans have already begun speculating how the track will blend Shakira’s signature Latin pop energy with Burna Boy’s world-renowned Afrobeat influence.
Shakira is widely regarded as the “Queen of the World Cup,” having delivered the legendary “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” in 2010, which remains one of the most successful football anthem in history.
“Dai Dai” follows a star-studded lineage of official tracks, including Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez’s “We Are One (Ole Ola)” from 2014, and the 2022 multi-artist soundtrack “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)” which featured Davido.
By returning to the helm of the official song, Shakira looks to reclaim her status as the definitive voice of the world’s biggest sporting event.
As the countdown to the May 14 release begins, the collaboration represents more than just a promotional track; it serves as the sonic opening ceremony for a historic 48-team tournament.
With the teaser already viral on platforms like X, “Dai Dai” is poised to become the heartbeat of the summer, uniting fans from the streets of Lagos to the stadiums of Los Angeles.
For Shakira and Burna Boy, the message is clear: the world is ready, and the music is just getting started.
