Shakira and Burna Boy have released a teaser for the official 2026 [1] FIFA World Cup song, which is titled “Dai Dai” or “Die Die” [2].
The collaboration marks a strategic effort to blend global pop and Afrobeats influences ahead of the tournament. By pairing a Colombian superstar with a Nigerian artist, the anthem aims to reflect the international spirit of the sport.
The teaser video was released on May 7, 2026 [3]. It was filmed at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [4]. The full version of the track is scheduled for release on May 14, 2026 [5].
The 2026 tournament will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada [6]. This marks a significant expansion of the event's reach across North America.
There is some discrepancy regarding the track's name. Some reports identify the song as “Die Die” [2], while other sources list the title as “Dai Dai” [3].
Shakira has a long history with the FIFA World Cup, having previously delivered some of the most successful tournament anthems in history. The addition of Burna Boy brings a contemporary African sound to the project, a move that aligns with the growing global popularity of Afrobeats music.
“The full version of the track is scheduled for release on May 14, 2026.”
The partnership between Shakira and Burna Boy signals FIFA's intention to maintain a broad, multicultural appeal for the 2026 World Cup. By filming in Brazil and featuring artists from different continents, the organization is leveraging global music trends to build anticipation across diverse markets before the tournament begins in North America.
