For years, the FIFA World Cup has been remembered not only for football but also for the songs that stayed with fans long after the tournament ended. That is why fresh rumours around Shakira have quickly grabbed attention ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports now suggest the singer could return to the World Cup stage through a possible collaboration with Burna Boy on a new track called Dai Dai. Even though FIFA has not officially confirmed the song or announced a main anthem for the tournament, the rumours have already created huge excitement online. Fans still connect Shakira with some of the most memorable World Cup songs ever made, especially Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and La La La (Brazil 2014) during the 2014 tournament in Brazil.This time, however, FIFA appears to be taking a different route for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Instead of focusing on one global anthem, reports say FIFA wants multiple songs to represent the culture and music of all three host nations. Because of that, Shakira’s reported collaboration with Burna Boy is being seen as one possible part of a much larger musical project surrounding the tournament.
Shakira and Burna Boy rumours grow as FIFA World Cup 2026 plans take different musical direction
The talk around Shakira’s possible return became stronger after reports claimed Dai Dai could release on May 14, 2026. While FIFA has stayed silent on the matter, fans have already started linking the song to the World Cup because of Shakira’s long history with football events. Back in 2010, Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) became one of the biggest World Cup songs ever. The track was played everywhere during the tournament and is still strongly connected to Spain’s title-winning campaign in South Africa. Four years later, Shakira again became part of the World Cup atmosphere with La La La (Brazil 2014).Because of those past moments, even small rumours involving her name immediately attract worldwide attention whenever a World Cup approaches. At the same time, FIFA’s new partnership with Def Jam Recordings has added even more curiosity around possible music releases tied to the tournament. There have also been growing rumours about surprise performances during the opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca, one of football’s most famous stadiums.World Cup songs have always carried strong emotions for fans. From Ricky Martin’s The Cup of Life to Jungkook’s Dreamers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, every generation has had songs linked forever to football memories. For now, there is still no official confirmation from FIFA or Shakira’s team. But with the 2026 World Cup getting closer and Dai Dai already creating buzz online, the possibility of Shakira returning to football’s biggest stage remains one of the tournament’s most talked-about storylines.
