FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira Releases Teaser Of Official Song ‘Dai Dai’ With Afrobeats Star Burna Boy

Colombian singer and global superstar Shakira has released the official song of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, 'Dai Dai', which is set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Shakira unveiled a one-minute teaser of her upcoming track on Thursday, revealing it as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sharing the clip on social media, she wrote, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is 'Dai Dai,' the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026," while also tagging Burna Boy.

The preview video features Shakira performing on the pitch at Maracanà Stadium, accompanied by a group of dancers. In the snippet, she sings, "Here in this place / You belong," with a male voice joining in harmony. The lyrics continue, "What broke you once / Made you strong.

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As per her announcement, the complete track is set to be released on May 14.

From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! ⚽️🐺 @burnaboy pic.twitter.com/UcfpO0s7jN

— Shakira (@shakira) May 7, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to begin on June 11, 2026, marking the largest edition in the tournament's history. For the first time, the competition will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, expanding from the traditional 32-team format. It will also be jointly hosted by three nations, the United States, Canada, and Mexico, across 16 cities.

The opening match will see Mexico face South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca, while the final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium. A major structural change includes 12 groups of four teams and the introduction of a Round of 32, meaning finalists will now play eight matches.

Host venues span major cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver, reflecting the tournament's continental scale. The group stage features intriguing matchups, including Mexico in Group A and the hosts, the USA, in Group D. The defending champions, the Argentina national football team, headline Group J.

Here are the groups:

• Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
• Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
• Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
• Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, TÜrkiye
• Group E: Germany, CuraÇao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
• Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
• Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
• Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
• Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
• Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
• Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
• Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama