The official 2026 FIFA World Cup song is already making waves worldwide, as Nigerian superstar Burna Boy reaches a new career milestone with the record-breaking release.
The track, unveiled in May via Sony Music Latin, marks Burna Boy’s ninth entry on the Billboard Hot 100 cementing his position as the African artist with the most appearances on the chart.
Globally, the song has enjoyed massive success. It topped Colombia’s Hot 100 chart and climbed to No. 6 in France, while pulling in an impressive 3.6 million daily streams on Spotify’s Global chart. The momentum continues on YouTube, where the official live performance clip has surpassed 40 million views.
The track also features Colombian icon Shakira, who brings her signature World Cup energy to the song. In the lyrics, she references football legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo a nostalgic nod that mirrors the global appeal of her 2010 World Cup anthem Waka Waka.
Fans across the world have praised the collaboration, celebrating Burna Boy’s continued dominance on the global stage. The latest achievement also extends his remarkable streak to six consecutive years of charting success.
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, the song is already shaping up to be one of the defining anthems of the tournament blending African rhythm, Latin flair, and global football culture into one electrifying hit.
