After the announcement that “Dai Dai” will be the official theme of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Shakira revealed that he composed the theme in collaboration with multi-award-winning British artist Ed Sheeran.

This union marks an unprecedented milestone, merging the Latin rhythms that characterize the “queen of the world” with the melodic sensitivity of the “Shape of You” performer.

Through his official channels, it became known that Sheeran actively participated in the creation of the lyrics and the music. The British co expressed his enthusiasm on social networks: “Thank you for including me in writing this. I love it and can't wait for the World Cup to start.”

The not-yet-released track promises to be an explosive mix of energy and culture, designed to represent the spirit of the event that will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Shakira's legacy

With “Dai Dai”, Shakira consolidates herself as the artist with more official contributions in the history of FIFA. This new anthem adds to her historical legacy which includes:

The official release of the song and its respective videoclip —which includes scenes recorded in the emblematic Maracaná stadium in Rio de Janeiro— is scheduled for this Thursday May 14th.

The production also included the participation of prominent figures such as Blake Slatkin, reinforcing FIFA's commitment to a global and multicultural narrative for this tournament.

With this collaboration, Shakira not only reaffirms her status as a global pop icon, but also establishes a sound bridge between different generations of fans who are already counting the days to the initial whistle of the World 2026.