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WILL THERE BE AN OFFICIAL SONG FOR THE 2026 WORLD CUP?
Music and football are an explosive combination. From "Waka Waka" to "The Cup of Life," the official World Cup songs are etched in everyone's memory. But will the 2026 World Cup have an official song? The short answer is: yes, but with a few surprises. We'll tell you everything we know so far about the anthems that will accompany the tournament to be played in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We'll also bring you historical facts, names that are making waves, and how this football-musical tradition has evolved.
The Evolution of World Cup Songs
Since 1962, every World Cup has had at least one song that becomes the sound of the tournament. Some have faded into obscurity, but others have become iconic. “The Cup of Life” (Ricky Martin, 1998) is considered by many to be the quintessential anthem. In 2010, Shakira made history with “Waka Waka,” surpassing 3.5 billion views on YouTube.
Most remembered by fans
1990 – “Un’estate Italiana” (Giorgio Moroder): pure Italian football drama.
1998 – “La Copa de la Vida” (Ricky Martin): party, passion, and Latin rhythm at its best.
2010 – “Waka Waka” (Shakira): the most viral to date, with African flavor and unstoppable energy.
2014 – “We Are One” (Pitbull, J.Lo, Claudia Leitte): a mix of English, Portuguese, and lots of samba.
2022 – “Hayya Hayya” (Trinidad Cardona, Davido, Aisha): the beginning of a shift towards multiple songs.
Fun fact: the official song of the 2002 World Cup (“Boom” by Anastacia) was released after the tournament had already started. Since then, the goal has been to release the song at least 3 months in advance to generate global anticipation.
Furthermore, in recent years FIFA has diversified the concept: instead of a single song, they opt for several “tournament songs.” In Qatar 2022, there were at least four official ones.
What do we know about the 2026 World Cup?
Although at the time of writing, no single official song has been announced for the 2026 World Cup, everything indicates that FIFA will follow the Qatar model: a complete soundtrack with several global themes. It has already been confirmed that there will be multiple songs, in English, Spanish, and other languages, representing the multiculturalism of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Possible Artists and Sounds
Karol G and Bad Bunny: These are the Latin names most frequently mentioned for the Spanish-language song.
Drake and The Weeknd: Canadians with global impact, favorites for the English-language track.
Grupo Frontera and Peso Pluma: They could add regional Mexican flavor to the party.
BTS or BLACKPINK (guests): An Asian collaboration is strongly rumored as a nod to the global market.
Local Artists by City Venue: Each venue could have its own theme song. Fun fact: At the 1994 World Cup in the United States, the official song was “Gloryland,” with a gospel feel. Today, something much more urban, danceable, and viral is expected, adapted to platforms like TikTok. It's also very likely that FIFA will release a full album with global collaborations, each representing different football cultures. The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and 16 venues, so the music will also be diverse and massive. And watch out: Artists like Residente, Rosalía, or even Taylor Swift have been mentioned on social media as possible candidates. There's no confirmation, but there's a lot of anticipation.
The Power of a World Cup Song
Beyond the rhythm, a World Cup song becomes part of the collective memory. It's the one you hear during historic goals, in commercials, in street celebrations. It can be a source of pride, mockery, or euphoria. That's why choosing the right song (or songs) is almost as important as putting together a good selection.
Why do they matter so much?
They connect emotionally with millions of people, even those who aren't football fans.
They increase the tournament's virality on social media and musical challenges.
They boost tourism and associated merchandising (shirts, dances, music videos).
They become etched in our memories as a hallmark of an era: who doesn't associate 2010 with "Waka Waka"?
They attract new audiences, especially young people and pop fans or Reggaeton.
Interesting fact: Spotify reported an 1800% increase in streams of “La La La (Brazil 2014)” during the World Cup month. And “Magic in the Air” became an unofficial anthem at France 2018, without being an official song.
Today, a World Cup song is no longer just a song. It's content for reels, TikTok choreography, video game backgrounds, and part of a generation's identity. If they manage to create the perfect song for 2026, it could break all previous records.
So yes, there will be an official song for the 2026 World Cup. Or rather: there will be several. And they all promise to make you sing, dance, and shout "goooooal!" to the rhythm of the Cup.
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