Ayra Starr, Davido, Rema, and Burna Boy have been named among the artistes featured on the official soundtrack album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, announced the lineup in an
Instagram post, praising the collection of performers as an “extraordinarily
strong music squad”.
He said the album blends well-known international icons with
rising talents from various regions, aiming to connect football enthusiasts
worldwide through music.
“FlFA has brought together an extraordinarily strong music
squad and one befitting the biggest single-sport event in history – the
@fifaworldcup 2026!” he wrote.
“From global superstars to breakthrough voices who are
shaping the future of music, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album features
artists from across continents, languages and genres in a project designed to
unite fans worldwide through the power of music and football.”
For the album, Rema joined forces with K-pop sensation Lisa
and Brazilian artiste Anitta on a track titled ‘Goals’. Davido, meanwhile,
teamed up with Canadian singer Nelly Furtado and American electronic trio Major
Lazer for ‘No Place Like Home’.
Ayra Starr appeared on ‘Show Me’ alongside American rapper
Latto, while Burna Boy partnered with Shakira for ‘Dai Dai’.
Other contributors to the project include Tyla, Shenseea,
Future, and Stormzy
In another post, Infantino thanked all the featured
musicians for bringing their “skill, energy and passion” to the soundtrack for
the North American tournament.
He expressed pride in the collaborative effort, emphasising
that both football and music have the ability to cross borders and unite
diverse cultures.
“FIFA is extremely proud to bring together the most talented
artists from across the world, showcasing the spirit of unity, collaboration
and celebration for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 AIbum!” he added.
“Football and music transcend boundaries and have the power
to unite cultures and communities.
“I am extremely thankful to all our fantastic artists whose
skill, energy and passion have come together to provide the soundtrack to the
world’s greatest sporting, social and cultural event this summer in North
America.”
The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to
July 19 and will be co-hosted by three countries, Canada, Mexico, and the
United States.
In 2022, Davido featured on ‘Hayya Hayya (Better Together)’,
one of the official soundtrack songs for the FIFA World Cup that year.
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