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Shakira and Burna Boy Unveil “Dai Dai” as Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem
Global music icon Shakira has officially announced “Dai Dai,” her highly anticipated collaboration with Nigerian Grammy-winning star Burna Boy, as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The song is scheduled for release on May 14, ahead of the tournament which will be jointly hosted by United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The announcement has generated massive excitement among football and music fans worldwide, especially with the collaboration bringing together Shakira’s global pop influence and Burna Boy’s Afrobeats dominance.
Shakira is no stranger to FIFA World Cup anthems, having previously delivered iconic tournament songs including “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and “La La La” during the 2014 edition in Brazil. Her return to the global football stage alongside Burna Boy is already being described by fans as a potentially historic musical moment.
For Burna Boy, the collaboration marks another major international milestone as the Nigerian superstar continues to expand Afrobeats’ global reach through high-profile partnerships and performances on some of the world’s biggest stages.
Music lovers and football enthusiasts are now eagerly awaiting the release of “Dai Dai,” which is expected to dominate charts and become one of the defining sounds of the 2026 World Cup season.
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