The FIFA World Cup stage once again confirms that music is present during humanity’s most important moments, serving as a universal language.
This year, the fan experience has been elevated to a new level, turning every match into a celebration where global sounds intertwine with sporting passion.
An Anthem to Unite the World
“Dai Dai” is the soundtrack led by Shakira and Afrobeats artist Burna Boy. The chorus is a construction of empowerment in various languages that aims to cheer on the teams and their followers. “Dai Dai” means “let’s go” in Italian, “ikou” in Japanese, “Dale” in Spanish, “allez“ in French, and “let’s go” in English.
The popularity of the song and of the artist, already known for bringing a musical touch to FIFA events, aims to raise $100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, according to sports.ndtv.com.
The mascot representing Canada for the FIFA World Cup is Maple, a moose who is a fan of music, urban art, and his country’s culture, and who plays in the goalkeeper position.
Shakira’s relationship with the FIFA World Cup is legendary; she is the undisputed voice of the World Cups, leaving an indelible mark on football’s musical history:
2006 – Germany
She performed “Hips Don’t Lie (Bamboo Version)” at the closing ceremony.
2010 – South Africa
She gifted us “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” likely the most iconic and recognized anthem in the history of the event.
2014 – Brazil
She participated in “La La La (Brazil 2014)”.
Canada Takes Center Stage
June 12, 2026, marked a historic milestone for Canadian soccer. Toronto welcomed the world with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Toronto Stadium, celebrating the diversity and energy of its communities.
The spectacle was a constellation of stars that united local pride with international talent.
The legendary Alanis Morissette had the honor of performing the Canadian national anthem, while artist Aleksandar Gajić did the same for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Joining this celebration were high-calibre figures such as Alessia Cara, Michael Bublé, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince. The participation of these artists not only welcomed Canada’s first home game but also consolidated Toronto as an unforgettable cultural meeting point.
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