Shakira teases new song for FIFA World Cup 2026; Afrobeats star unveils ‘Dai Dai’ with Burna Boy – watch |
From the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, on time FIFA World CupThe rise of a familiar global superstar: Shakira.The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip of the new song on social media on Thursday, writing: “From the Maracana Stadium, here’s “Dai Dai,” the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.He also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
Shakira teases new song for FIFA World Cup
In the brief video, Shakira appears with dancers on the field of the Maracana stadium. “Here in this place / You are,” she sings in English, a male voice harmonizing with her. “What once broke you/has made you stronger.”
Shakira’s song will be released next week
According to his post, the full song will be out on May 14.
About FIFA World Cup
The FIFA tournament begins on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside New York City.Shakira is no stranger to the World Cup anthem. Their song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” was the official song of the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa.
About the song ‘Dai Dai’
“Dai Dai” should not be confused with Coca-Cola’s official anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is a reimagining of Van Halen’s “Jump” featuring Colombian singer J Balvin, drummer Travis Barker, pop/R&B singer Amber Mark, and guitarist Steve Vai.Mark’s rich, crystalline voice is heard for the first time on the track; She sings the original English lyrics of the song. Vai replaced his iconic guitar; Barker increases his percussion.The biggest difference is found in Balvin’s contribution. He wrote a new verse in Spanish courtesy of his collaborator LEXVZ, a sound he described to The Associated Press in March as “Brazilian funk with hard strings, like hip-hop.”“‘Jump’ is not a soccer song,” he said of the original song, which uses the Spanish word for soccer. “So that’s why I had to put that Latin love and passion for soccer (into the song).”This is definitely something Shakira knows a thing or two about.