Shakira reveals World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' featuring Burna Boy

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Shakira reveals World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' featuring Burna Boy

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Shakira reveals World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' featuring Burna Boy

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Shakira unveiled her World Cup song "Dai Dai" featuring Burna Boy.
The song debuts on May 14, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Shakira has previously performed for multiple World Cups.
The tournament will be held in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Colombian singer Shakira has unveiled the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, titled "Dai Dai". The announcement came through a video posted on social media from Brazil's Maracana stadium, featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy as a collaborator. The song is expected to be released on May 14, 2023, just before the tournament kicks off on June 11, 2023, in Mexico City, with the final scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey, USA, according to Reuters and Bangkok Post.

In a teaser video, Shakira performs alongside dancers in team colors and sings lines emphasizing resilience, “What broke you once / Made you strong," highlighting her connection to international sporting events. She has a legacy of World Cup songs, previously performing "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" for the 2010 World Cup, reports Africa News and Reuters.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be significant, marking the first time it is hosted jointly by three countries: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Olympic legends aside, Shakira's previous contributions to World Cup music have solidified her status in pop culture, making this latest release highly anticipated among fans, according to Bangkok Post and Africa News.