Global pop icon Shakira has officially teased the 2026 FIFA World Cup song titled Dai Dai, featuring Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy.
The announcement has generated excitement across the global music and football communities, especially among African fans celebrating Burna Boy’s inclusion in one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
Shakira unveiled the teaser in a high-energy video filmed at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The short clip showed the Colombian singer dancing across the football pitch alongside performers surrounded by footballs and national team colours while snippets of the upbeat track played in the background.
The full song is scheduled for release on May 14 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
For Burna Boy, the collaboration marks another major global career milestone as Afrobeats continues expanding its international influence.
The Nigerian singer has remained one of Africa’s most commercially successful music exports, earning global recognition through international collaborations, sold-out tours, and Grammy nominations.
The announcement also strengthens Burna Boy’s growing relationship with global football culture and international entertainment events.
Shakira, meanwhile, is widely regarded as one of the most iconic artists associated with FIFA World Cup music after delivering the legendary 2010 anthem Waka
Waka (This Time for Africa).
Her return to the World Cup stage has already triggered strong reactions online, with many fans praising FIFA’s decision to bring her back for another tournament anthem.
According to reports, Dai Dai is expected to blend Afrobeats, pop, and global dance influences in line with the multicultural identity of the 2026 tournament.
The teaser video featured dancers wearing colours associated with different participating nations, reinforcing FIFA’s global unity theme ahead of the competition.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to become the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with an expanded format involving 48 national teams across North America.
Mexico will host the opening match while the final is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in the United States.
Music has historically played a major role in FIFA World Cup branding and fan culture, with official songs often becoming globally recognised hits linked to tournament memories.
Shakira’s previous World Cup songs — including Waka Waka and La La La — became major international successes and remain closely associated with football celebrations worldwide.
Industry observers say Burna Boy’s involvement reflects the growing dominance of African music on the world stage and FIFA’s increasing embrace of global musical diversity.
The collaboration has already sparked anticipation across social media, with fans eager to hear the complete version of the song upon release next week.