Shakira releases official 2026 World Cup anthem and music video

Shakira and Burna Boy have released the music video for their song 'Dai Dai', which serves as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The music video features various high-profile football players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Rodri. The video contains footage filmed at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City. Additionally, the production includes scenes featuring the Ghetto Kids Uganda, a non-profit organization supporting vulnerable children. It has been announced that Shakira, Madonna, and BTS are scheduled to perform at the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final on July 19, 2026. Sources provide varying details, with some identifying the video location solely as the Maracanã, while others detail broader filming locations and additional celebrity appearances. This marks Shakira's second time performing an official World Cup anthem after her work on 'Waka Waka'.