Laura Pausini sings FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, shares backstage moments

Italian singer Laura Pausini performed the official FIFA anthem "Desire" at the World Cup 2026 final, joining other acts such as Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger. After the performance she posted behind‑the‑scenes photos on social media, including a selfie with K‑pop group BTS and a shot with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, which sparked a wave of online reactions.

Her appearance highlighted the crossover between music and the global sport, drawing attention from both football fans and pop‑culture audiences.