Shakira and Burna Boy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup song 'Dai Dai' is being compared to 'Waka Waka' as fans debate which track better represents the global football spirit.
It’s that time again where people suddenly remember football exists and act like they’ve supported the same team since birth.
Yes, the Fifa World Cup 2026 season is creeping in and, as expected, there is a new anthem by Shakira featuring Burna Boy has officially landed.
The release of the “Dai Dai” music video was meant to build excitement ahead of the global sporting event and featured some of football’s biggest names including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Erling Haaland and Alexia Putellas, alongside appearances from international stars and fans from different parts of the world.
Shakira and Burna Boy aimed to capture the global spirit of football through high-energy visuals, dance sequences and multicultural stadium-style scenes. But instead of uniting the internet, the video quickly sparked debate online, with many viewers comparing it to the legacy of "Waka Waka" and questioning whether the new anthem managed to recreate the same magic.
