Dai Dai by Shakira & Burna Boy: World Cup 2026 Official Song
Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy is about to get its biggest stage yet. FIFA confirmed on June 4 that the duo will perform the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song live for the first time at the opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The anthem was released worldwide on May 14, 2026 (US time) and is streaming everywhere now.
Shakira will then headline the first ever World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 alongside Madonna and BTS. This is her second official tournament song after “Waka Waka” in 2010.
You can listen to “Dai Dai” now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer. Then watch the live debut when the ceremony starts at 11:30 AM CST (1:30 PM ET) on June 11.
Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy Quick Facts
| Song title | Dai Dai |
| Lead artist | Shakira |
| Featured artist | Burna Boy |
| Official role | FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Song |
| Release date | May 14, 2026 (US time) |
| Length | 3:43 |
| Producers | Shakira, Alexander Castillo |
| Writers | Shakira, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, Jon Bellion, Benny Adam, Alexander Castillo |
| Label | Sony Music Latin / SME US LATIN LLC |
| Music video location | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, French |
| Genre blend | Latin pop, reggaetón, Afrobeats |
| First live performance | June 11, 2026, World Cup opening ceremony, Estadio Azteca |
| Streaming on | YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer |
Dai Dai Meaning Explained
“Dai Dai” comes from an Italian phrase that means “come on, come on” or “go, go.” It works as encouragement, a cheer, and a celebration all at once.
The phrase opens the song’s signature chant: “Dai, dai, Ikó, dale, allez, let’s go.” That single line blends five languages, with each word meaning roughly the same thing in a different tongue.
| Word | Language | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Dai, dai | Italian | come on, come on |
| Ikó | Japanese (from 行こう) | let’s go |
| Dale | Spanish | go ahead, come on |
| Allez | French | go, let’s go |
| Let’s go | English | self-explanatory |
The five-language design matches the global reach of the 2026 tournament, the first World Cup hosted across three nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
How to Listen to Shakira Dai Dai
The song is live on every major platform. You can stream the full Dai Dai audio on Shakira’s official YouTube channel and watch the official music video featuring Burna Boy on her main channel as well.
| Platform | Free Tier | Paid Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify | Yes, with ads | Premium from $11.99/month | Pre-saves, playlists |
| Apple Music | 1-month free trial | $10.99/month | Lossless audio, video |
| Amazon Music | Free for Prime members | Unlimited from $10.99/month | Smart speaker users |
| YouTube | Free, ad-supported | Premium $13.99/month | Music video |
| Deezer | Yes, with ads | Premium from $11.99/month | HiFi audio fans |
Shakira’s official YouTube channel is the easiest way in. From there, you can also pick your preferred audio platform from the list above.
Who Wrote and Produced Dai Dai
This is the credit list that surprised everyone. Ed Sheeran co-wrote Dai Dai. The full songwriting team is Shakira, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, Jon Bellion, Benny Adam, and Alexander Castillo. Shakira produced the track herself alongside Castillo.
Royalties from the song support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The fund aims to raise $100 million by the end of the tournament for children’s education and football programs worldwide. Sony Music committed to matching the first $250,000 raised.
Dai Dai Lyrics
The verses move through self-belief, resilience, and turning struggle into strength, with the chorus repeating the title chant as a stadium singalong. The Spanish chorus reminds listeners not to forget their worth and to play the way they know how.
For the full section-by-section meaning, the 5-language chorus translation, and every football legend named in the song, read our Dai Dai lyrics breakdown by Shakira and Burna Boy. The official text is hosted on Genius, AZLyrics, and Apple Music lyrics.
What Dai Dai Sounds and Looks Like
Critics describe Dai Dai as a catchy reggaetón-tinged Afrobeats track that blends Shakira’s Latin pop melodies, reggaetón rhythm sections, and Burna Boy’s Afrobeats grooves into a single football anthem. The result feels modern but instantly familiar to anyone who grew up with “Waka Waka” or “Hips Don’t Lie.”
The lyrics shout out legends of the sport including Diego Maradona, Paolo Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Kaká, and Lionel Messi. Participating nations get name-checked too, among them Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the United States, and the Netherlands.
The official music video, filmed at Maracanã Stadium, shows Shakira dancing on the pitch in a royal blue miniskirt and bright yellow top, holding the official 2026 World Cup match ball, the Trionda. Performers around her wear colors inspired by participating World Cup nations. The video opens with four footballs, one for each of Shakira’s World Cup contributions: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2026. It closes with fireworks and an aerial shot of the stadium with the words “We Are Ready.”
Shakira’s World Cup Music History
This is Shakira’s fourth World Cup performance and second official tournament song.
| Year | Song | Role | Tournament Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hips Don’t Lie (ft. Wyclef Jean) | Closing ceremony performance | Germany |
| 2010 | Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) | Official song | South Africa |
| 2014 | La La La (Brazil 2014) | Theme song, performed at the final’s opening | Brazil |
| 2026 | Dai Dai (ft. Burna Boy) | Official song + opening ceremony + halftime show | USA / Mexico / Canada |
“Waka Waka” remains one of her biggest career hits, with over 4 billion YouTube views and a Guinness World Record as the Most Streamed FIFA World Cup Song on Spotify. The 2010 version paired Shakira with South African band Freshlyground, blending soca with African pop. Sixteen years later, Dai Dai swaps that template for a reggaetón and Afrobeats blend across three North American host countries, with Burna Boy stepping into the Afro-collaborator role for a streaming-first era.
Shakira is now the only artist in history to feature on songs across four different World Cup editions.
About Burna Boy
Burna Boy is a Nigerian Afrobeats star and Grammy winner. His feature on “Dai Dai” gives the song African roots, echoing the spirit of “Waka Waka” while pushing the sound forward.
This is his first official FIFA World Cup credit. He previously co-headlined the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show in Istanbul alongside Brazilian star Anitta. The Burna Boy and Shakira collaboration reflects how Afrobeats has become a dominant force in global pop since the 2010 tournament. On June 11 he joins Shakira on stage at Estadio Azteca for the song’s first live performance.
Other 2026 World Cup Songs
FIFA is releasing a multi-track album this year rather than one official song. “Dai Dai” sits alongside six other released tracks on the official soundtrack.
| Song | Artists | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Lighter | Jelly Roll, Carín León | March 20, 2026 |
| Por Ella | Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules | April 14, 2026 |
| Echo | Daddy Yankee, Shenseea | April 28, 2026 |
| Illuminate | Jessie Reyez, Elyanna | May 8, 2026 |
| Dai Dai | Shakira, Burna Boy | May 14, 2026 (main theme) |
| Goals | Lisa, Anitta, Rema | May 21, 2026 |
| Game Time | Future, Tyla | May 29, 2026 |
A separate Coca-Cola FIFA campaign anthem reimagines Van Halen’s “Jump” with J Balvin, Travis Barker, Amber Mark, and Steve Vai. That track is not part of FIFA’s official album.
Will Shakira Perform Dai Dai Live
Yes, twice. FIFA confirmed on June 4 that Shakira and Burna Boy will give Dai Dai its live debut at the World Cup opening ceremony.
Opening ceremony live debut:
- Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Venue: Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium), Mexico City
- Start: 11:30 AM CST (1:30 PM ET), 90 minutes before Mexico vs South Africa
- Also performing: Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, J Balvin, Danny Ocean, Tyla
Two more ceremonies follow on Friday, June 12. Toronto’s BMO Field show features Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince. The Los Angeles show at SoFi Stadium features Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa, and Rema.
Final Halftime Show:
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Venue: MetLife Stadium (renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament)
- Headliners: Shakira, Madonna, BTS
- Curator: Chris Martin (Coldplay)
- Producer: Global Citizen
- Duration: About 11 minutes
- Benefit: FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
This is the first time a FIFA World Cup Final has ever featured a Super Bowl style halftime show. FIFA has also confirmed Sesame Street characters and The Muppets will appear in the show.
FAQ About Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy
Which footballers appear in the Dai Dai music video?
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland all make cameos in the official Dai Dai music video. The clip opens with the stars taking the field to declare “We are ready” before Shakira appears. The video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and filmed in Miami.
How is Dai Dai performing on the charts?
Dai Dai reached No. 2 on Billboard’s US World Digital Song Sales chart and broke into the Spotify Global Daily Top 100. The song has passed 37 million Spotify streams in under a month, with daily plays expected to spike again after the June 11 live debut.
Did Ed Sheeran sing on Dai Dai?
No. Ed Sheeran is credited as a co-writer on Dai Dai, but he does not perform on the track. The only voices on the song are Shakira and Burna Boy.
Where can you watch the Dai Dai live debut on TV?
In the US, the June 11 opening ceremony airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, and streams free on Tubi. Coverage starts at 1:30 PM ET, 90 minutes before Mexico vs South Africa.
Will Dai Dai be performed at the halftime show?
FIFA has not confirmed the halftime show setlist, but Dai Dai is widely expected to anchor Shakira’s portion of the July 19 show. The song gets its live debut earlier, at the June 11 opening ceremony.
Was the Dai Dai video filmed at Maracanã Stadium?
No. Shakira teased the song from Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in early May, but the official music video was filmed in Miami. The Maracanã clip was a one-minute preview posted before the full release.
Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy is now the defining football anthem for the biggest World Cup in history. The song’s live debut at the June 11 opening ceremony marks Shakira’s return to FIFA’s biggest stage, pairing her Latin pop with Burna Boy’s Afrobeats reach across three host countries.
Stream the song on your platform of choice and watch the live debut from Estadio Azteca before Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the tournament.
