Shakira and Burna Boy have released, 'Dai Dai', the official anthem of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund at the 2026 World Cup.
The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise USD $100 million by end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to provide children around the world with access to quality education and sports.
Shakira is partnering with Global Citizen and FIFA to provide access to education for children in underserved communities with Shakira’s royalties from ‘Dai Dai’ being donated to the Education Fund, and Sony Music will match the first $250,000 raised with a donation. Additionally, Shakira is donating $1 from every ticket sold to her upcoming ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ tour to the Education Fund.
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“The World Cup is one of the few things the entire world experiences together,” said Burna Boy. “Football and music speak the same language. They bring people together no matter where you’re from and being part of this moment through music means a lot to me.”
Shakira will also co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show on Sunday 19 July, alongside Madonna and BTS. For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the final will feature a halftime show, bringing together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture, and purpose, to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
This summer, Shakira will hit the road for a special limited run of US dates on her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, giving fans a rare chance to see her electrifying production up close in more intimate arena settings this summer. In October, Shakira will headline a 11 night stadium European residency based in Madrid, with a stadium named ‘Shakira Stadium’ being built especially for her, and has already sold more than half a million tickets.
@shakira From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the @FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! ⚽️🐺 @Burna Boy ♬ Dai Dai – Shakira
For Burna Boy, the collaboration marks another defining global moment in a career that continues to bridge music, sport, and culture on an unprecedented scale. Widely recognised as one of the most influential African artists of his generation, Burna Boy has become synonymous with stadium-level performance, global musical fusion, and the international rise of African music and culture. From headlining arenas and stadiums across the world to performing at the NBA All-Star Game and building major partnerships at the intersection of music and sport, Burna Boy continues to redefine what global African artistry looks like at the highest level.
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