Shakira returns to the FIFA World Cup stage with her new anthem "Dai Dai" for 2026, following her iconic 2010 hit "Waka Waka," the most-streamed World Cup song in history.

Soundtracking the World Cup is a career milestone that many artists dream of. Not only can it become a defining moment in their music trajectory, but it can ultimately gain them international success.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, we take a look at the tournament’s official song - a follow-up to 2010’s hugely successful anthem.

The World Cup has a habit of turning ordinary things into permanent memories. A goal becomes immortal. A celebration becomes iconic. A photograph ends up hanging on bedroom walls for decades. The ...