Shakira and Burna Boy have officially released “Dai Dai,” the highly anticipated anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The powerful collaboration blends Afrobeats, Latin pop, and global rhythms into a unifying football anthem designed to inspire fans worldwide ahead of the historic tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The title “Dai Dai,” meaning “Let’s Go” in Italian, carries a message of hope, determination, and overcoming hardship to achieve greatness. The multilingual anthem features lyrics in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Japanese, reflecting the global spirit of football and cultural unity.

Shakira revealed that the song represents more than just football entertainment. According to the Colombian superstar, the anthem aims to bring people together during a divided time while supporting children’s education worldwide. All proceeds from “Dai Dai” will be donated to FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children across the globe.

This marks Shakira’s return to FIFA World Cup music after her legendary 2010 hit Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), which became one of the most iconic football songs in history. She stated that “Dai Dai” carries a deeper emotional and humanitarian purpose, combining her passion for music and education advocacy.

Meanwhile, Burna Boy brings his signature Afrobeats energy to the anthem, helping create a modern global football soundtrack expected to dominate streaming platforms, stadiums, and fan celebrations throughout the tournament.

Reports also confirm that Shakira will headline the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. She is expected to perform alongside Madonna and BTS in a historic global entertainment event.

The Story

Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have officially released “Dai Dai,” their joint anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The nearly four-minute track seamlessly blends Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón, delivering a multilingual celebration that spans English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Japanese.

The title translates from Italian as “Let’s Go” or “Come on,” and the multilingual chorus — “Dai dai, Ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!” — captures the global spirit that has defined every great World Cup moment in music history.

“When ‘Waka Waka’ came out, the atmosphere was totally different. Today, we have a very divided, fractured world where it’s necessary that people come together. We need to find a common cause.”— Shakira

All royalties from the song are dedicated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million by the end of the tournament to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. Shakira has pledged to donate all her personal proceeds to the fund.

“The World Cup is one of the few things the entire world experiences together. Football and music speak the same language. They bring people together no matter where you’re from.”— Burna Boy

Shakira, who first captured the world’s heart with “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” at the 2010 South Africa World Cup, also performed at the 2006 closing ceremony and contributed “La La La (Brazil 2014)” to the official 2014 album, making “Dai Dai” her fourth World Cup contribution across 16 years.

Football Legends Mentioned in the Track Lyrics
“Dai Dai Nights” — Original Lyrics

Verse 1
City lights shining on the boulevard,
Dreams in our pockets, we’re aiming far.
Heartbeat racing like a midnight train,
We fall, we rise, then we dance again.

Pre-Chorus
Hands up high, feel the fire glow,
No looking back, let the rhythm flow.
Every moment turning into gold,
Tonight’s our story waiting to be told.

Chorus
Dai dai, we’re flying through the sky,
Burning like the stars that never die.
Dai dai, hear the crowd ignite,
We own the rhythm of the night.
Oh-oh, keep the energy alive,
Dai dai, we were born to shine.

Verse 2
Neon shadows moving side by side,
Music and memories collide.
Every beat pulling us closer now,
No fear left, we know how.

Bridge
Feel the thunder in your soul tonight,
Turn the darkness into light.
One more chance, one more try,
Together we can touch the sky.

Final Chorus
Dai dai, let the whole world know,
We’re unstoppable when the speakers blow.
Dai dai, sing it loud and bright,
Forever dancing in the light.

Outro
Dai dai…
The night is ours tonight.

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