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

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

‘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 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!”

“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.

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