Shakira Returns to Sing the Official World Cup Song

It would not be a World Cup if Shakira (49) were not involved. The Colombian musician has once again been appointed as the singer of the official song for the 2026 World Cup. Her song is titled "Dai Dai."

This was shared by Shakira through a post on her Instagram account on Thursday (7/5/2026). The FIFA World Cup Instagram account was also tagged. The song is set to be officially released on May 14, 2026. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, is involved in the production of this song.

"From Maracana Stadium, here is 'Dai Dai', the Official Song of @fifaworldcup 2026. Launching on 14/5. We are ready!" wrote Shakira in the video she uploaded.

In the video, Shakira performs several parts of the song "Dai Dai" accompanied by a number of dancers. The video was recorded at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

At the beginning of the video, there are the official balls of the World Cup editions of 2006, 2010, and 2014. These were the years when Shakira's music colored the World Cup. Shakira performed at the World Cup in 2006 and 2014, and produced and sang the song "Waka Waka" for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The World Cup will be opened with a match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, Mexico City.

Before releasing the official World Cup song, Shakira has just completed a major concert in the Copacabana Beach area of Rio de Janeiro. The free concert organized by the local government attracted 2 million attendees on Saturday (2/5/2026).

The concert is part of "Todo Mundo no Rio," a local government initiative to boost tourism in May. International artists, such as Madonna and Lady Gaga, have previously performed on similar stages. "Todo Mundo no Rio" is included in the city's official calendar at least until 2028.

Officials in Rio de Janeiro estimate that Shakira's concert will contribute 800 million reais (equivalent to Rp 2.820 trillion) to the city's economy. The concert is expected to boost public consumption in hotels, restaurants, transportation, and retail. (AFP/AP/REUTERS)