LOS ANGELES June 21, 2026 — Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats icon Burna Boy continue their chart ascent with “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-energy collaboration reached a new peak of No. 5 on Spotify’s Global Daily Top Songs chart, racking up an impressive 4.3 million streams in a single day.
The track, released on May 15, 2026, via Sony Music Latin, has surged in popularity as the co-hosted tournament (United States, Canada, and Mexico) captivates global audiences. It marks Shakira’s return to World Cup anthems, following her iconic 2010 hit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).”
The official music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis and filmed in Miami, has amassed over 200 million views on YouTube. It blends cosmic and cultural elements: Shakira performing atop Mexico City’s Angel of Independence, desert dance sequences with Uganda’s Ghetto Kids, starry globe scenes, and a stadium finale featuring dancers in flags of participating nations.
Cameos from football legends including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and others add star power, while archival World Cup footage pays homage to icons like Maradona, Pelé, and Ronaldo.
Commercial Success and Broader Impact
- Dai Dai has topped iTunes charts in dozens of countries and reached strong positions on Apple Music.
- Total Spotify streams have surpassed 70–80 million as of recent updates.
- Royalties from the song support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiding children’s access to education and sports worldwide.
Shakira performed the anthem live at the tournament’s opening ceremony on June 11 in Mexico City.
Reactions remain mixed but passionate. Many fans hail it as a worthy successor to Shakira’s past World Cup anthems, praising its infectious “Dai Dai” hooks and global fusion of Latin and Afrobeats sounds. Others compare it favorably (or unfavorably) to “Waka Waka,” noting its strong streaming performance during peak tournament hype.
As the 2026 World Cup progresses, “Dai Dai” is solidifying its place as a summer anthem, proving once again that Shakira knows how to unite the world through music and football.
Expect further climbs on global charts as more matches air and fans keep the party going. ⚽🎶
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