Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy is the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — a multilingual stadium chant built for the tournament, following in the footsteps of "Waka Waka".
Released on 14 May 2026 through Ace Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Latin, the track pairs Shakira's signature pop firepower with Burna Boy's Afrobeats energy. Its title roughly translates to "let's go" / "vamos" (per hitc.com), and the song has enjoyed strong chart success — reportedly reaching #1 in Germany for 13+ weeks and holding multi-week #1 in France (as reported, not independently verified).
The single follows Shakira's "Waka Waka" legacy as a World Cup anthem. Reports also say the World Cup final halftime show in New York on 19 July features Shakira alongside Madonna and BTS (per vijesti — as reported, not independently verified).
Dai Dai Song Credits
Song: Dai Dai
Singers: Shakira, Burna Boy
Writers: Shakira, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, Jon Bellion, Benny Adam, Alexander "A.C." Castillo
Producers: Castillo, Shakira
Music Label: Ace Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment Latin
Release Date: May 14, 2026
Occasion: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem
Duration: 3:45
Dai Dai Lyrics
Oh-eh-oh-eh (oh-eh), eh-oh-eh (oh-eh)
Oh-eh-oh-eh (oh-eh), eh-oh-eh
You knew from the day you were born
That here in this place, you belong
You've been this brave all along
What broke you once, made you strong
Dai, dai, ikou, dale, allez, let's go
Dai, dai, ikou, dale, allez, let's go
Come follow your desire
Where there's a will, there's a way
You are the owner of that fire
No one can take it away
Sweat and blood to write your story
That is how you paved the way
You're about to reach the glory
Only one step away
All the highs and lows
All the tears and the pain
You've been there through it all, been through it all
Just do it again
Now you got to believe (I believe)
'Cause you know what it takes
To be living my dream
At the top of your game
Feel it, got everything you needed
Now bring it like you mean it
Just like you mean it
Dale, no olvide' lo que vale'
Juega como tú sabes
Como tú sabe'
Energy's contagious (you know)
And it never fails (no, no)
No one's getting tired (I know)
'Cause you got that fire (ayo)
Dream a little higher
Let's go, let's go, let's go
Ayo
Ayo
We've taken all that our hearts can hold
And we can't hold on to the past no more
From the dirt and the tears, we make gold
And we are more than flesh and bones
All the highs and lows (highs and lows)
All the tears and the pain
You've been there through it all, been through it all
Just do it again
Now you got to believe (I believe)
'Cause you know what it takes
To be living my dream
At the top of your game
Feel it, got everything you needed
Now bring it like you mean it
Just like you mean it
Dale, no olvide' lo que vale'
Juega como tú sabes
Como tú sabe'
Pelé, Maradona, Maldini, Romário
Cristiano Ronaldo
El Pibe, Iniesta, Beckham y Kaká
Messi, Mbappé, Salah
Brasil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia
US, England, Germany, France
South Africa, España, México, Japan
Dai Dai FAQs
What does Dai Dai mean?
The title roughly translates to "let's go" / "vamos" (per hitc.com).
Who wrote Dai Dai?
The song was written by Shakira, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, Jon Bellion, Benny Adam and Alexander "A.C." Castillo, and produced by Castillo and Shakira.
When was Dai Dai released?
"Dai Dai" was released on 14 May 2026 as the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Is Dai Dai the official World Cup 2026 song?
Yes — "Dai Dai" was released as the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Which football legends are named in Dai Dai?
The roll-call names Pelé, Maradona, Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, El Pibe, Iniesta, Beckham, Kaká, Messi, Mbappé and Salah, before running through the competing nations: Brasil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, US, England, Germany, France, South Africa, España, México and Japan.
0 Comments
Please don't enter any spam link in the comment box.
Emoji