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FIFA has confirmed a 2026 World Cup album featuring 18 global songs with stars like Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Shakira, LISA, and Tyla. The project heavily features Afrobeats, with standout tracks like Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” and Davido’s “No Place Like Home,” making it one of FIFA’s biggest music collaborations yet.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 official album tracklist has been officially revealed by FIFA Sound, confirming an 18-track global project featuring top stars like Shakira, Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, Ayra Starr, LISA, Tyla, and Future.

According to Billboard and FIFA’s official announcement, the album is part of FIFA’s plan to blend music and football ahead of the tournament hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Album Official?

Yes. The FIFA World Cup 2026 album has been officially confirmed by FIFA Sound, the organization’s global music platform.

The project features 18 songs created by international artists and is described as FIFA’s most ambitious music project for a World Cup so far.

The album is expected to be released across streaming platforms ahead of the tournament kickoff on June 11, 2026.

Full Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album Tracklist

1. “Goals” – LISA, Anitta and Rema
2. “Game Time” – Future and Tyla
3. “Illuminate” – Jessie Reyez and Elyanna
4. “Echo” – Daddy Yankee and Shenseea
5. “Por Ella” – Los Ángeles Azules and Belinda
6. “Three Nations” – 21 Savage, Nata Cano and French Montana
7. “No Place Like Home” – Major Lazer, Nelly Furtado and Davido
8. “In the Stars (Remix)” – The Rolling Stones
9. “Show Me” – Ayra Starr and Latto
10. “Mi Mexico Lindo” – Alejandro Fernández
11. “Blessings” – Stormzy, Fridayy and Angel
12. “Energy” – Ava Max and BIA
13. “Lighter” – Jelly Roll and Carín León
14. “Siir Siir” – Nora Fatehi, Vegedream and Sanjoy
15. “Partidazo” – Danny Ocean
16. “Champion” – IShowSpeed
17. “Love Always Wins” – Shaggy, Cimafunk and Zema
18. “Dai Dai” – Shakira and Burna Boy

Afrobeats Representation on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Album

Afrobeats plays a major role in this year’s FIFA World Cup soundtrack, with multiple Nigerian artists featured across the 18-track project.

• Burna Boy appears on “Dai Dai” alongside Shakira
• Davido features on “No Place Like Home” with Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado
• Rema joins LISA and Anitta on “Goals”
• Ayra Starr appears on “Show Me” with Latto

This marks one of the strongest Afrobeats representations in FIFA World Cup music history.

“Dai Dai” – Shakira & Burna Boy (Official FIFA World Cup Anthem)

One of the biggest highlights from the album is “Dai Dai,” a collaboration between Shakira and Burna Boy.

The song is widely reported as the official World Cup anthem, blending Latin music with Afrobeats influences.

Shakira, who previously delivered global World Cup hits like “Waka Waka,” returns to the tournament stage with another international collaboration.

“Goals” – LISA, Anitta and Rema Explained

“Goals” brings together three major global music regions:

• Africa – Rema
• Asia – LISA
• South America – Anitta

The track reflects FIFA’s global music direction by combining Afrobeats, K-pop, and Latin pop influences into one record.

“Show Me” – Ayra Starr and Latto Collaboration

“Show Me” pairs Nigerian singer Ayra Starr with American rapper Latto.

The collaboration highlights the growing global reach of Afrobeats and the increasing demand for cross-continental music partnerships.

“No Place Like Home” – Davido Feature

Davido appears on “No Place Like Home” alongside Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado.

The track blends Afro-pop, dance, and global pop sounds designed for stadium performances and fan celebrations during the tournament.

What FIFA Said About the Album

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the album as a global music project created to unite fans through football and sound.

According to FIFA, the album brings together artists from different continents, languages, and genres to reflect the global spirit of the World Cup.

QUOTES FROM FIFA OFFICIALS
Gianni Infantino (FIFA President)

“FIFA has brought together an extraordinarily strong music squad and one befitting the biggest single-sport event in history. From global superstars to breakthrough voices who are shaping the future of music, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album features artists from across continents, languages and genres in a project designed to unite fans worldwide through the power of music and football.”

Why the FIFA World Cup 2026 Album Is Trending

The album is trending because of its global artist lineup and strong Afrobeats presence.

Fans are especially reacting to the inclusion of Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Ayra Starr in a major FIFA project.

This confirms Afrobeats as one of the most influential global music genres heading into the 2026 World Cup.

Related: Rema Set to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Alongside Tyla, Future & More

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