The Sound of World Cup 2026

Dai Dai positions itself as a modern World Cup anthem built around movement, spectacle, and international appeal. Shakira and Burna Boy merge Latin pop and Afrobeats into a multilingual track designed for stadium energy and global audiences.

The production favors rhythm and momentum, while the video expands the scale through football icon cameos, choreography, and tournament imagery. Shakira’s long association with FIFA naturally invites comparison to Waka Waka, though Dai Dai takes a more polished and contemporary approach.

The collaboration succeeds most clearly as a celebration of football culture and international crossover, pairing two globally recognized artists in a production designed to travel beyond traditional regional music boundaries.

Living in Waka Waka’s Shadow

Reception to Dai Dai has been energetic but divided. Many viewers welcomed Shakira’s return to World Cup music and praised the track’s crossover chemistry and large-scale visuals. At the same time, comparisons to Waka Waka became unavoidable, with some audiences debating whether the new anthem captures the same cultural impact or emotional immediacy.

The video also generated online discussion around its visual presentation and cultural imagery, turning the release into a broader conversation piece beyond music alone.

Regardless of opinion, Dai Dai quickly established itself as one of the most talked-about music-video releases tied to the 2026 tournament.