# From Mourinho’s Madrid to Mbappé’s Era — Shakira Has a Brand New World Cup Banger 16 Years Later

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mourinhos-madrid-shakira-has-a-brand/  
Published: 2026-05-20  
Updated: 2026-05-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Here’s a fun fact that’ll hit football and music fans equally hard: back in 2010, as Shakira’s “Waka Waka” became the soundtrack of the South Africa World Cup, **Real Madrid were busy signing José Mourinho** as their new manager. Sixteen years later, Shakira is back with another FIFA anthem — and the world of football looks completely different. Mourinho’s era has long passed, but Shakira? She’s still showing up.

## Then vs Now: The Shakira World Cup Timeline

| Detail | 2010 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Song | Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) | Dai Dai |
| Collaborator | Freshlyground | Burna Boy |
| Host Nation | South Africa | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| Real Madrid Manager | José Mourinho (just signed) | Carlo Ancelotti |
| Football Icons of the Era | Messi, Ronaldo, Rooney | Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé |
| Tournament Final Venue | Soccer City, Johannesburg | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |

## ‘Dai Dai’ — The Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem

Shakira officially unveiled **“Dai Dai”** featuring Nigerian Afrofusion star **Burna Boy** as the [2026 FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup) anthem on May 15, 2026. The track dropped across all major streaming platforms and was announced via Instagram with Shakira writing: *“Dai Dai is here. The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts now!”*

![Shakira](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hskskkssks-1024x576.webp)

“Dai dai” is an Italian expression meaning **“come on”** or **“let’s go”** — and that fighting spirit runs through every beat of the nearly four-minute track. FIFA described it as “a vibrant celebration of football, culture and unity.”

The song blends **Afrobeats, dance-pop, reggaetón, and world music**, with lyrics delivered across five languages — English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Japanese — making it as global as the tournament itself.

## Legends, Grit & Glory

The anthem pays tribute to football’s all-time greats — **Pelé, Maradona, Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé** — while carrying a deeply motivational theme about perseverance. Burna Boy joins Shakira on the uplifting hook, pushing listeners to keep going through the highs and lows.

The track was teased through a video filmed at Brazil’s iconic **Maracanã Stadium** before FIFA confirmed it as the official anthem.

## The Halftime Show to End All Halftime Shows

Shakira isn’t just doing the song — she’s also set to **co-headline the 2026 World Cup final’s first-ever halftime show** alongside **Madonna and BTS** on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. That lineup alone makes the final unmissable.

For full FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedules, team updates, and more, check out [Technosports’ FIFA 2026 hub](https://technosports.co.in/fifa-world-cup-2026/).

## FAQs

### **Q: What is Shakira’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup song?**

 Shakira’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem is “Dai Dai,” featuring Burna Boy, released on May 15, 2026 — her first World Cup song since “Waka Waka” in 2010.

### **Q: Who is performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show?**

Shakira, Madonna, and BTS are co-headlining the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.