Shakira and Burna Boy Unveil 'Dai Dai' as Official World Cup 2026 Song: Can It Match Waka Waka?

FIFA has unveiled "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy as the official World Cup 2026 song.

The title draws from Yoruba and Spanish — "dai" roughly translating to "become" or "transform." The multilingual chorus weaves English, Spanish, Yoruba, and French, a deliberate nod to the three-nation hosting arrangement. Royalties support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Fan reactions are typically divided. Supporters praise the Latin American-African artistic pairing. Critics argue it lacks Waka Waka's stadium-filling quality — still the best-selling World Cup song ever with 3 billion+ streams.

World Cup anthems aren't judged on release day. If "Dai Dai" accompanies a Messi masterpiece or Haitian miracle, it will be remembered forever. If the tournament disappoints, no song can save it.