What is the official song of the 2026 World Cup?
The official 2026 World Cup anthem is "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy — Shakira's fourth World Cup song, 16 years after "Waka Waka". FIFA is also releasing an official album with host-nation artists, and the final will feature the World Cup's first-ever halftime show.
- 1The official anthem is 'Dai Dai' by Shakira and Burna Boy[1]
- 2It is Shakira's fourth World Cup song, after 2006, 2010 ('Waka Waka') and 2014[1]
- 3An official album features host-nation artists such as Jelly Roll and Carin Leon[1]
- 4The final will host the tournament's first-ever halftime show, headlined by Shakira, Madonna and BTS[1]
World Cups come with a soundtrack, and 2026's leans hard into music.
What is the official anthem?
"Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy, pairing a Colombian global superstar with a Nigerian Afrobeats star. It's Shakira's fourth World Cup song, 16 years after "Waka Waka".
Is there more than one song?
Yes. FIFA is releasing an official album with artists from the three host nations, including a Jelly Roll and Carin León collaboration.
What about the final?
For the first time ever, the final will stage a halftime show, with Shakira, Madonna and the K-pop group BTS announced to perform.
This is the World Cup borrowing a page from the Super Bowl: a marquee halftime performance at the final, plus an official anthem and album — the kind of musical build-up Americans associate with the NFL's championship Sunday.
Key Takeaways
- The official anthem is “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy — Shakira’s fourth World Cup song.
- The final will also feature the World Cup’s first-ever halftime show.
- NPR — Shakira returns to official World Cup song with Burna Boy(accessed 2026-06-04)
- FIFA — FIFA Sound (World Cup 2026)(accessed 2026-06-04)