Messi, Mbappé and Haaland Feature in Shakira and Burna Boy’s 2026 World Cup Anthem, Dai Dai Video

Football superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland have made appearances in the official music video for Dai Dai, the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem performed by Shakira and Burna Boy.

The audio version of the song was officially released on May 15 ahead of the tournament scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The newly released music video, which was also shared by the official FIFA World Cup account, concludes with the message: “We’re ready!”

Shakira Teased Dai Dai at Maracanã Stadium

Before the full release, Shakira had teased the track with a short promotional clip filmed at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In the teaser, the Colombian superstar appeared on the pitch holding the “Tricorda,” the official match ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while performing portions of the song in English alongside dancers dressed in colours representing countries including the United States and Colombia.

The teaser drew widespread attention online, especially considering Shakira’s long-standing connection with FIFA World Cup performances.

Dai Dai Music Video Opens With Football Icons

The four-minute visual begins with football stars including Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland walking onto the field while declaring, “We are ready” for Shakira.

Filmed in Miami, the video opens dramatically with Shakira standing atop Mexico City’s famous Angel of Independence before transitioning into scenes of the singer dancing in a desert landscape alongside African children.

Burna Boy later appears for his verse as Shakira is shown standing atop a glowing globe beneath a star-filled sky.

The visual later shifts into a football stadium sequence featuring dancers dressed in costumes inspired by flags of countries participating in the upcoming tournament.

Tribute to Football Legends

The music video also pays tribute to several football legends and modern icons.

Among those referenced are Romário, Paolo Maldini, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Diego Maradona, and Pelé.

Fans online have praised the collaboration for blending music, football culture, and international representation into one visually ambitious production.

Shakira’s Long History With the World Cup

Shakira is no stranger to FIFA World Cup performances.

The singer famously performed at the 2006 and 2014 World Cup finals and achieved global success with Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), the official anthem for the 2010 tournament in South Africa.

Reports also indicate that Shakira is expected to co-headline the halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final alongside Madonna and BTS.

The release of Dai Dai is already generating significant excitement online as anticipation builds toward what is expected to be one of the biggest FIFA World Cup tournaments in history.

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