Shakira releases official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem video featuring Messi and Mbappé

Colombian singer Shakira launched the official video for the FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem "Dai Dai". Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the four‑minute production showcases football stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Alphonso Davies, Erling Haaland and Jamal Musiala, with a rap cameo by Burna Boy. The video weaves a multilingual chant – “Dai, dai / Dale / Allez / Let’s go” – and scenes ranging from Mexico City’s Angel of Independence monument to a desert setting and a sci‑fi‑styled cosmic football field. Throughout, Shakira names historic football legends such as Pelé, Maradona, Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iniesta, Beckham and Kaká.

The release sparked debate on Spanish‑language social platforms, where viewers noted a free‑kick moment that mirrors Gerard Piqué’s defensive foul on Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2018 World Cup, interpreting it as a subtle jab at the singer’s ex‑partner. The video promotes the 2026 tournament, the first with 48 teams, to be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada.