Shakira Teases Dai Dai, 2026 FIFA World Cup Song

Shakira unveiled a teaser for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a one-minute video clip shared on social media Thursday from Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium.

The Colombian singer announced the track, which features Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy, writing alongside the post, "From Maracanã Stadium, here is Dai Dai, the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." In the video, Shakira appears on the stadium field with dancers, singing in English, "Here in this place, you belong," harmonized by a male voice, followed by, "What broke you once, made you strong." The full song is set for release on May 14, weeks before the tournament begins.

The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, will expand to 48 teams and 104 matches, starting June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Shakira has a long association with World Cup music. Her 2010 anthem "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" became a global hit during the South Africa tournament. She also contributed "La La La (Brazil 2014)" for that event and performed "Hips Don't...