List of all official theme songs in FIFA World Cup history
Shakira has come up with another banger.
The United States of America, Canada and Mexico are all set to host the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup. Along with mega competition games, the supporters also wait for the theme songs of each edition. Even though some of them are forgotten, others have become hit classics.
This time around, FIFA’s flagship tournament will have a total of 48 teams battling for the prestigious title. There will be 104 fixtures beginning on June 11. The final of the competition is going to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this year. The most deserving team will have a chance to grab the prize.
Brazil have won the mega competition a record-breaking five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2022). Lionel Messi’s Argentina are the defending champions after winning the thrilling final in 2022 against France.
For all those years, there was a different and interactive theme song for the World Cup. The first-ever song was released in 1962. It is known as El Rock del Mundial by The Ramblers.
Now, after dropping “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” in 2010, Shakira has once again released a pleasing theme song for the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup. It is called “Dai Dai”, featuring Burna Boy.
Official FIFA World Cup theme songs for every edition
| S.No | Year and Host Country | Theme Song | Artists |
| 1. | 1962 (Chile) | El Rock del Mundial | The Ramblers |
| 2. | 1966 (England) | World Cup Willie (Where In This World Are We Going) | Lonnie Donegan |
| 3. | 1970 (Mexico) | Fútbol México 70 | Roberto Zavala |
| 4. | 1974 (West Germany) | Futbol | Maryla Rodowicz |
| 5. | 1978 (Argentina) | El Mundial | Buenos Aires Municipal Symphony |
| 6. | 1982 (Spain) | Mundial ’82 | Placido Domingo |
| 7. | 1986 (Mexico) | A Special Kind of Hero | Stephanie Lawrence |
| 8. | 1990 (Italy) | Un’estate italiana (To Be Number One) | Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini |
| 9. | 1994 (USA) | Gloryland | Daryl Hall with Sounds of Blackness |
| 10. | 1998 (France) | La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life) | Ricky Martin |
| 11. | 2002 (Korea/Japan) | Boom | Anastacia |
| 12. | 2006 (Germany) | Celebrate the Day | Herbert Grönemeyer |
| 13. | 2010 (South Africa) | Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) | Shakira |
| 14. | 2014 (Brazil) | We Are One (Ole Ola) | Pitbull featuring Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte |
| 15. | 2018 (Russia) | Live It Up | Nicky Jam featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi |
| 16. | 2022 (Qatar) | Hayya Hayya (Better Together) | Trinidad Cardona, Davido, and Aisha |
| 17. | 2026 (USA, Canada and Mexico) | Dai Dai | Shakira featuring Burna Boy |
What is the official theme song for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
“Dai Dai” by Shakira featuring Burna Boy.
What is the venue for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Which are the host nations for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.
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Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.