“Dai Dai”, Shakira’s song for the 2026 World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Many haven’t gotten over “Waka Waka,” however Shakira needs to increase her musical participation for soccer with “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Burna Boy.

Shakira shared a preview of the song in a video filmed at the Maracaná stadium in Rio de Janeiro, a metropolis the place she not too long ago gave a live performance to greater than two million individuals. “Dai Dai” can be launched on May 14.

The Colombian star obtained into the minds of followers with “Waka Waka (Esto es África)” or in English “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, which was the official song of the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa. To date, she nonetheless performs this song in her concert events, together with these on her “Las Mujeres YA No Lloran” tour.

He additionally has a file of 4 World Cup soccer ceremonies with stay performances, together with Germany 2006, when he carried out “Hips Don’t Lie” in the ultimate; South Africa 2010 with “Waka Waka” at the opening, and Brazil 2014, the place he carried out “La La La” with Carlinhos Brown at the closing.

It has not been confirmed whether or not he’ll take part in any 2026 World Cup ceremonies, however the upcoming launch of the song has elevated expectations.

It can be the largest World Cup in historical past, the first with three host international locations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. A file variety of 48 groups will play 104 video games.

The FIFA event will begin on June 11 with Mexico dealing with South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. The ultimate is scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey/New York.