Shakira teases new 'Dai Dai' anthem for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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May 8, 2026

Shakira teases new 'Dai Dai' anthem for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Shakira and Burna Boy have released a teaser for their new official song, "Dai Dai," for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song combines Latin pop and Afrobeats styles, showing the multicultural spirit of the tournament. The teaser was filmed at Maracanã Stadium in Brazil and shared on social media.

Shakira is known for her music at past World Cups, including "Waka Waka" and "La La La". This is her fourth time making a song for the tournament, helping her remain an important figure in World Cup culture.

The full song will be out on 14 May. The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The anthem is expected to appear at many events and broadcasts during the competition.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
officialADJ/əˈfɪʃ.əl/

approved or decided by an authority

teaserN/ˈtiː.zər/

short video introducing something new

combinesV/kəmˈbaɪnz/

Joins two or more things together effectively.

multiculturalADJ/ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/

including many different cultures

figureN/ˈfɪɡ.jər/

important person in a particular area

broadcastsV/ˈbrɔːd.kɑːsts/

programmes sent by radio or television

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Shakira teases new 'Dai Dai' anthem for 2026 FIFA World Cup

May 8, 2026~1 min read
Not sure? Take the level test →
B1 Pre-Intermediate
0:000:50

Follow spoken words in real time.

Shakira and Burna Boy have released a teaser for their new official song, "Dai Dai," for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song combines Latin pop and Afrobeats styles, showing the multicultural spirit of the tournament. The teaser was filmed at Maracanã Stadium in Brazil and shared on social media.

Shakira is known for her music at past World Cups, including "Waka Waka" and "La La La". This is her fourth time making a song for the tournament, helping her remain an important figure in World Cup culture.

The full song will be out on 14 May. The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The anthem is expected to appear at many events and broadcasts during the competition.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
officialADJ/əˈfɪʃ.əl/

approved or decided by an authority

teaserN/ˈtiː.zər/

short video introducing something new

combinesV/kəmˈbaɪnz/

Joins two or more things together effectively.

multiculturalADJ/ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/

including many different cultures

figureN/ˈfɪɡ.jər/

important person in a particular area

broadcastsV/ˈbrɔːd.kɑːsts/

programmes sent by radio or television

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

Who collaborates with Shakira on the World Cup song "Dai Dai"?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions