The Associated Press has compiled a 10-track playlist to set the mood for Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, spotlighting songs that blend global rhythms, multilingual lyrics and cross-genre collaborations.
Opening with the official anthem
At the top of the list is the tournament's official song, “Dai Dai”, performed by Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats icon Burna Boy. The track fuses Latin and Afrobeats influences and alternates vocal duties before moving into a joint chorus intended to convey unity and triumph.
“Fútbol is a thing that unites so many cultures and people of different walks of life,” Shakira told The Associated Press. “The big responsibility of making a World Cup song is that you’ve got to make a song that represents people’s feelings, emotions, and passion.”
Unexpected lineups and multilingual anthems
The AP playlist also highlights an unusual partnership: tenor Andrea Bocelli teams with EDM producer David Guetta, vocalist EJAE and rapper Megan Thee Stallion on “DNA (More Than A Game)”. Performed in English, Italian and Korean, the track emphasizes empowerment and the large-scale emotion that accompanies the tournament.
“It's very happy, the song. I think it gives happiness,” Bocelli told The Associated Press about the track, adding that the project took him into musical territory far from his usual repertoire.
Playlist highlights and context
The AP framed the collection as something for both casual listeners and devoted fans — a way to share the spectacle of the final beyond the pitch. The playlist mixes contemporary anthems with established World Cup favorites, aiming to appeal to diverse tastes and reflect the event’s global reach.
- Lead track: “Dai Dai” — Shakira & Burna Boy
- Notable collaboration: “DNA (More Than A Game)” — Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE & Megan Thee Stallion
- Approach: Multilingual, cross-genre selections designed to reflect international viewership
| Song | Artists |
|---|---|
| “Dai Dai” | Shakira; Burna Boy |
| “DNA (More Than A Game)” | Andrea Bocelli; David Guetta; EJAE; Megan Thee Stallion |
The playlist is available for streaming through the AP’s linked collection. For listeners tuning in ahead of kickoff, these tracks offer a soundtrack that aims to capture both the pageantry of the World Cup and the personal stories fans bring to the match.
Beyond the immediate entertainment value, the selections underscore how major music figures and producers are increasingly collaborating across language and genre boundaries, leveraging a global sporting moment to reach broad audiences.
