Colombian pop superstar Shakira shared a minute-long clip of the new song on social media, writing: “From the Maracana Stadium, here’s “Dai Dai,” the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
In the video clip, she is seen on the field of Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, where Shakira attracted a huge crowd for a free concert last weekend.
Holding “Trionda”, the official ball of the World Cup match, she sings a poem in English while harmonizing with Nigerian artist and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy.
“Knew from the day you were born
here in this place you are
you’ve always been so brave
The one who once broke you made you stronger.”
Shakira is also accompanied by dancers dressed in the colors of the national teams participating in the football tournament.
The chorus repeats “Dai, dai, we go, dale, elle, let’s go.” babysitter, babysitter Possibly used in Italian for “let’s go” dale, elle A Spanish expression for “go ahead” or “we can do it.”
The short clip, also shared by the FIFA World Cup account, ends with the message: “We are ready!”
The song is set for official release on May 14.
Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” was the official song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
He also featured in the 2006 and 2014 World Cup finals.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament will begin on June 11, 2026, with Mexico taking on South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Edited by: Roshni Majumdar