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World Cup Anthems: Global Beats for the Big Match
17 Jul
Summary
- Playlist features global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, and Rosalía.
- Includes anthems from past tournaments and recent celebratory songs.
- Songs represent diverse genres from Afrobeats to Latin pop and ska.
This World Cup season, fans can amplify their game-day excitement with a specially curated playlist of 10 diverse musical anthems. The selection features global artists such as Shakira and Burna Boy with the official 2026 anthem, "Dai Dai," blending Afrobeats and Latin rhythms.
Also included is the genre-bending "DNA (More Than A Game)" by Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE, and Megan Thee Stallion. From 1998, Ricky Martin's "La Copa de la Vida" remains an iconic Spanglish hit.
Spain's team rallies behind Rosalía's "Despechá" and the classic "Mi Gran Noche" by Raphael. The Spanish team's anthem "La Roja Baila" from 2016 also makes an appearance.
Argentina's passion is captured by Yerba Brava's "La Cumbia de los Trapos" and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs' "Matador." Modern Argentine music is represented by Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso's "Dumbai."
The list is rounded out by the unforgettable 2010 official anthem, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," by Shakira featuring Freshlyground, a track that skillfully fuses local African sounds into a global phenomenon.
