# 5 Ways Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Has Made World Cup History

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/5-ways-shakira-burna-boys-dai-dai-has-made-world-cup-history/
- Published: 2026-07-16T18:54:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-25T14:15:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/lists/shakira-burna-boy-dai-dai-world-cup-history-list/
- Topics: Entertainment, Football, Music, Sport, Trending, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- “Dai Dai” topped both major global Billboard charts.
- It is the first official World Cup anthem atop Global Excl. U.S.
- All royalties support children’s education and football resources.

## Summary

Shakira and Burna Boy’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai”, has become a major global hit during the tournament, combining Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón. Its success is significant because it is presented as setting new benchmarks for a World Cup anthem while supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, to which all royalties will be donated.

- It became the first official World Cup anthem to top Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart, reaching No. 1 on 4 July.
- It was in its third week at the top of the Global Excl. U.S. chart, which tracks streaming and sales across more than 200 territories excluding the United States.
- After debuting at No. 114 on the Global 200 on 6 June, it rose to No. 1 on 18 July, based on worldwide streaming and sales.
- The track gave Shakira her second No. 1 on both global Billboard charts, following “TQG” with Karol G in 2023.
- It gave Burna Boy his first No. 1 on each of the two global Billboard rankings.
- Shakira had previously recorded the official 2010 World Cup song, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, making “Dai Dai” her second official FIFA World Cup anthem.

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