Global music icon Shakira and Nigerian Grammy Award-winning star Burna Boy have made FIFA World Cup history after their official 2026 World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, surpassed 100 million views ahead of the tournament's opening match.

The song, released just two weeks ago, has quickly become a worldwide sensation, generating massive engagement across digital platforms as excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup being hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The milestone further strengthens Shakira's unrivalled legacy as the most successful music artist associated with the FIFA World Cup. The Colombian superstar has now contributed official songs and performances to four different editions of football's biggest event.

Her World Cup journey began with a special performance of a remix of Hips Don't Lie at the 2006 FIFA World Cup final in Germany before she delivered the iconic Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) anthem for the 2010 tournament in South Africa. She later followed up with La La La (Brazil 2014) for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Both songs remain among the most successful football anthems ever produced. Waka Waka has amassed more than 4.5 billion views globally, while La La La has exceeded 1.3 billion views, cementing Shakira's status as the undisputed queen of World Cup music.

The addition of Burna Boy to Dai Dai has brought a fresh African influence to the 2026 tournament soundtrack. The collaboration has been widely praised by fans and music critics alike, blending Shakira's global appeal with Burna Boy's signature Afrofusion sound.

With the World Cup set to begin, industry observers expect the anthem's popularity to grow even further as millions of football fans around the world embrace the tournament atmosphere.

Speaking about the project, Shakira described her bond with football as "unbreakable," noting that the World Cup possesses a unique power to unite people across cultures and backgrounds.

She also revealed that Dai Dai carries an inspirational message aimed at encouraging young people to pursue their dreams despite challenges and setbacks.

The excitement surrounding the anthem is expected to continue through the tournament, culminating in Shakira's headline appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show on July 19. The superstar is set to perform alongside pop legend Madonna and globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS in what promises to be one of the biggest entertainment spectacles in World Cup history.