5 Ways Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Has Made World Cup History
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.
- “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.