Shakira launches official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem teaser.

Shakira has officially returned to the football spotlight by revealing a teaser for 'Dai Dai', her newest anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This upcoming track features Nigerian superstar Burna Boy and is scheduled for a full release on May 14. Fans received a first look through a one-minute video filmed at the historic Maracana Stadium in Brazil, signaling the singer's first official tournament song since her 2010 global sensation.

Global Collaboration for 2026

Teaming up with Burna Boy brings an Afrobeat influence to the tournament, reflecting the diverse culture of the host nations. This partnership follows her legendary success with 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', which dominated music charts for nearly a year. While she has performed at multiple closing ceremonies, this marks her formal return as the voice of the world's biggest sporting event.

Expanded Tournament Format

Hosting duties for 2026 will be shared across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it the most geographically vast competition in football history. With 104 matches scheduled, the energy of 'Dai Dai' will need to resonate across sixteen different host cities. Historically, World Cup anthems serve as vital cultural bridges, often becoming more memorable than the matches themselves, much like the 1998 hit by Ricky Martin. Opening ceremonies begin in Mexico City, while the final showdown will take place in New Jersey. Fans are already drawing parallels between this new rhythmic teaser and her previous record-breaking hits, hoping for another melody that unites stadiums worldwide.