As the FIFA World Cup nears, Shakira returns to the global spotlight from Rio’s iconic Maracanã Stadium
NEW YORK (GNP ) — Colombian singer shared 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.” She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
In the video short, Shakira appears on the field of Maracaná Stadium, joined by dancers. “Here in this place / You belong,” she sings in English, a male voice harmonizing with her. “What broke you once / Made you strong.”
According to her post, the full song will arrive May 14.
The FIFA tournament will kick off on June 11 with Mexico taking on 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 World Cup anthems. Her song “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” was the official song of the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa.
“Dai Dai” is not to be confused with Coca-Cola’s official anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a reimagination of Van Halen’s “Jump” that features Colombian singer J Balvin, drummer Travis Barker, pop/R&B singer Amber Mark and guitarist Steve Vai.
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Shakira unveils teaser of official World Cup anthem with Burna Boy
Adriana Garcia
May 8, 2026, 02:28 PM
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Shakira released a teaser of the World Cup anthem. STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images
Colombian artist Shakira has released a preview of her song ‘Dai Dai’, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Shakira, 49, has collaborated with Nigerian singer Burna Boy and the song will be released on May 14.
A four-time Grammy winner, Shakira unveiled on social media a one-minute clip where you can hear part of the song, with the artist seen performing alongside a group of dancers at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracaná stadium.
It is her second official World Cup anthem after ‘Waka Waka’ (This time for Africa), featured at the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
Shakira also performed her songs ‘Dare’ (La La La) and ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ at the closing ceremonies of the 2014 and 2006 World Cups, respectively.
Shakira shares two children with former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué, a World Cup winner with Spain.
This summer’s tournament, held in Canada, the United States and Mexico, will kick off on June 11 in Mexico City.
Mark’s rich, crystalline voice is the first heard on the track; she sings the song’s original English lyrics. Vai transforms its iconic guitar; Barker amplifies its percussion.
