Shakira Is Back in World Cup Mode
Shakira is once again tied to the biggest sports stage in the world with “Dai Dai”, the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song with Burna Boy. Billboard Canada reports that the Colombian superstar teased the record with Global Citizen and FIFA, setting up a music-video premiere and another global moment around soccer, Latin music and pop culture.
The sound matters for DJs: Billboard describes the record as a reggaeton-tinged Afrobeats blend, which puts Shakira’s Latin-pop identity next to Burna Boy’s global African rhythm lane. That is the kind of crossover that can move from stadium clips to club warmups, sports bars, festival watch parties and open-format Latin sets.
Why This Is Bigger Than One Song
- World Cup music travels globally, so the record has built-in international attention
- Shakira owns a historic lane after “Waka Waka” became one of the defining soccer songs of the 2010 World Cup
- Burna Boy brings Afrobeats power, giving DJs a bridge between Latin, Afro, dancehall and global pop
- 2026 watch parties will need music that feels celebratory, recognizable and easy to program
The LatinMixx Take
LatinMixx DJs should keep this on the radar now. World Cup records are not only radio singles; they become soundtrack records for parties, brand activations, nightlife, outdoor events and sports-driven weekends. If the hook connects, DJs will need intro edits, clean versions and quick transitions that can move between Latin, Afrobeat and open-format sets.
When Shakira touches the World Cup, Latin music does not just join the conversation. It helps define the global soundtrack.