The World Cup has an official song with Shakira and Burna Boy combining for ‘Dai Dai’

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ZURICH (AP) — The World Cup — officially — has an official song. Shakira and Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy have combined to release “Dai Dai,” FIFA said in a statement Friday.

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ZURICH (AP) — The World Cup — officially — has an official song. Shakira and Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy have combined to release “Dai Dai,” FIFA said in a statement Friday.

“Dai Dai brings together the global sounds and energy of Shakira and Burna Boy in a vibrant celebration of football, culture and unity,” FIFA said.

In early May, Colombian singer Shakira foreshadowed Friday’s news by sharing a minute-long teaser clip of a new song, writing on social media: “From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026.”

Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025, left, and Burna Boy performs during the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England, on June 30, 2024. (AP Photo)
Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025, left, and Burna Boy performs during the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England, on June 30, 2024. (AP Photo)

FIFA said royalties from the song, which is available on major streaming platforms, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

On Thursday, FIFA announced that the final on July 19 in New Jersey will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS.

The World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and begins in June.

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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

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