Shakira’s new World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' is already looping across fan playlists

Last updated: May 15, 2026 | 12:43

Shakira's FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” lands as fans call it an instant replay track AFP-ROB KIM

It dropped on 15 May after days of teasing across social media and instantly did what Shakira World Cup songs tend to do; take over football edits and group chats that suddenly think they’re football analysts.

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A return to the World Cup stage

This marks Shakira’s return to football’s biggest musical stage more than a decade after her 2010 anthem Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) , one of the most recognisable World Cup songs in history.

According to multiple reports, Dai Dai continues her long-running association with FIFA tournaments, following earlier appearances in 2006 and 2014 ceremonies as well. This time, she’s not alone.…