Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song

Colombian pop superstar Shakira has officially announced she will perform the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking her return to the tournament 16 years after her last World Cup anthem. The announcement has sparked immediate excitement among global football fans.

A Return After 16 Years

Shakira's last World Cup performance was 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' for the 2010 South Africa tournament, a global phenomenon that became one of the most iconic World Cup songs ever. Now, she will return to the World Cup stage once again, promising fans an entirely new composition.

Historic Three-Nation Tournament

The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the first time in World Cup history that three nations will co-host the tournament. The event is expected to reach billions of viewers, meaning Shakira's new song will have the potential to reach the largest audience in World Cup history.

In an interview, Shakira stated that participating in the World Cup again is one of the most precious experiences of her music career, and she is committed to creating a song that will unite football fans globally. While the tournament organizers have not yet announced the song's title or release date, fans have already begun expressing their anticipation on social media.