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Published ByKazeem Ugbodaga
Date18th July, 2026
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The high-energy track, blending Latin rhythms, Afrobeats grooves, and infectious stadium chants, has topped Spotify’s global chart for multiple weeks, amassed hundreds of millions of streams, and even charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
In a vibrant display of music, culture, and football unity, global superstar Shakira has announced that dancers from around the world who embraced her “Dai Dai Challenge” will join her and Burna Boy on stage for the official performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
Posted just hours ago on social media, the Colombian icon shared her excitement: “These dancers from all over the world joined me through the Dai Dai Challenge, and tomorrow we’ll take the stage together at the Final! Who’s ready?”
The post quickly drew an outpouring of support, with fans hailing her as the “Queen of World Cups” and celebrating her fourth major tournament anthem.
“Dai Dai,” the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song collaboration between Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy, has been a runaway success.
The high-energy track, blending Latin rhythms, Afrobeats grooves, and infectious stadium chants, has topped Spotify’s global chart for multiple weeks, amassed hundreds of millions of streams, and even charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song’s accompanying dance challenge went viral, inspiring participants across continents to recreate its choreography.
This marks Shakira’s return to the World Cup stage after iconic performances such as “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” in 2010.
“Dai Dai” continues her legacy of delivering anthems that capture the tournament’s spirit of celebration and togetherness.
The performance is scheduled for the closing ceremony ahead of the final match on Sunday. It promises to be a highlight of the 2026 tournament, which has already been celebrated for its cultural impact, record streaming numbers, and ability to unite fans worldwide through music and sport.
Fans and commentators are buzzing with anticipation. As one supporter put it in the comments: “Eres la más Grande”- ‘You are the greatest.’
With Shakira, Burna Boy, and a global cast of dancers ready to light up the stage, the World Cup Final is set to end not just with a champion on the pitch, but with a powerful, rhythmic celebration of humanity’s shared love for the beautiful game.
