Shakira officially releases “Dai Dai”, the anthem of the 2026 World Cup

Colombian superstar Shakira made history again by announcing the official release of "Dai Dai," the main song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament that will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

What does Dai Dai mean?

"Dai Dai" is a very common Italian expression that means "Come on, come on!", "Go on, go on!", or "Come on, come on!". It is used in everyday life to encourage, motivate, insist, or hurry someone along, and is the title of the official song of the 2026 World Cup by Shakira and Burna Boy.

The new World Cup theme song was presented with a spectacular preview recorded at the iconic Maracanã Stadium, where the artist appears surrounded by dancers and fans representing different national teams.

“Dai Dai” will feature Nigerian artist Burna Boy and will be officially released on May 14. The single promises to become one of the most important anthems in world football, following in the footsteps of iconic songs like “Waka Waka” from South Africa 2010 and “La La La” from Brazil 2014.

The music video features references to previous World Cups in which Shakira participated musically, including official balls from Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, and Brazil 2014. The video closes with the message "We Are Ready," accompanied by fireworks and a football atmosphere.

On social media, millions of fans reacted with excitement to Shakira's return to the World Cup stage, considering the singer as "the queen of the World Cups".

Many are already comparing “Dai Dai” to the global phenomenon that was “Waka Waka”, a song that marked an entire generation during the 2010 World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11, 2026, and will be the first edition with 48 participating teams.