Okay, I have to be honest with you: I have been refreshing my streaming app like a maniac for the last 24 hours, and it finally happened. On June 10, 2026, FIFA dropped “DNA” — the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and it is a gloriously chaotic, goosebump-inducing collision of four artists who have absolutely no business sounding this good together. We are talking opera legend Andrea Bocelli, EDM titan David Guetta, Houston’s own Megan Thee Stallion, and the breakout K-pop voice of the year, EJAE. Yeah. Read that lineup again. I’ll wait.
And because the internet is currently a swirling vortex of confusion about which World Cup song is which, let me clear it up right at the top: “DNA” is the official anthem. It is not the same thing as Shakira’s “Dai Dai” (that’s the official song and lead single). Stick with me — I’m about to untangle all of it.
| Song Title | “DNA” |
| Official Role | Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Anthem |
| Artists | Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion & EJAE |
| Release Date | June 10, 2026 |
| Label | SALXCO / UAM / Def Jam Recordings |
| Live Debut | Opening Ceremony, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — June 11, 2026 |
| Languages | English, Italian & Korean |
| Central Lyric | “It’s more than just a game, it’s our DNA” |
Wait — Isn’t “Dai Dai” the World Cup Song? DNA vs. Dai Dai
This trips up everyone, so let’s settle it. FIFA actually rolls out a whole family of songs for a tournament, and 2026 has two headline tracks doing two different jobs:
| Track | Its Official Job | Artists | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| “DNA” | Official Anthem (the ceremonial, emotional one) | Bocelli, Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion, EJAE | June 10, 2026 |
| “Dai Dai” | Official Song & lead single of the album | Shakira & Burna Boy | May 15, 2026 |
| “Goals” | Album track / opening-ceremony performance | LISA, Anitta & Rema | May 21, 2026 |
Who Sings “DNA”? Meet the Four Artists
This is, hands down, one of the most genre-scrambling collabs FIFA has ever greenlit. Here’s the roll call:
Andrea Bocelli
The Italian classical-crossover icon. If you’ve ever teared up at a wedding to “Con te partirò (Time to Say Goodbye),” that’s him. His operatic tenor is the “grandeur” anchor of the whole track — and yes, he sings part of it in Italian.
David Guetta
The French DJ-producer behind roughly half the songs you danced to in the 2010s. He handles the pulsing electronic production that turns the song from “hymn” into “stadium-shaking moment.”
Megan Thee Stallion
The Houston rapper and three-time Grammy winner brings the swagger with an English rap verse. Having an American superstar front-and-center makes sense — the U.S. is co-hosting this thing, after all.
EJAE
The wildcard, and my personal favorite casting choice. EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) is the Korean-American singer-songwriter who exploded in 2025 as the singing voice of Rumi and co-writer of “Golden” from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters — the song that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and swept four Grammys. On “DNA,” she delivers the Korean-language section, which is a beautiful nod to global football’s massive Asian fanbase.
What Does “DNA” Mean? The Message Behind the Anthem
The whole song is built around one deceptively simple idea, captured in the hook: “It’s more than just a game, it’s our DNA.” The metaphor is that football (sorry — soccer, depending on which co-host country you’re standing in) isn’t just a sport we watch; it’s coded into who we are, passed down like a family trait across generations and borders.
Musically, it’s a deliberate clash of eras: Bocelli’s timeless, almost sacred vocal represents the tradition of the game, Guetta’s production represents its modern, global scale, Megan brings the now, and EJAE represents the worldwide fan experience. Four artists, three languages, one stadium-sized feeling.
English, Italian & Korean: The Languages of “DNA”
One of my favorite things about this anthem is how unapologetically multilingual it is. Megan raps in English, Bocelli soars in Italian, and EJAE sings in Korean — reportedly writing her own Korean lyrics for the track. For a tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and watched by literally billions worldwide, leaning into multiple languages isn’t a gimmick. It’s the entire point.
Where “DNA” Fits in World Cup Anthem History
Every World Cup gets its musical moment, and the official song has become almost as anticipated as the opening match. Here’s how “DNA” slots into the recent lineage (for the full timeline, I went deep in our history of World Cup anthems from 1962 to 2026):
| Year | Host(s) | Headline Anthem / Song | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | South Africa | Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) | Shakira ft. Freshlyground |
| 2014 | Brazil | We Are One (Ole Ola) | Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte |
| 2018 | Russia | Live It Up | Will Smith, Nicky Jam & Era Istrefi |
| 2022 | Qatar | Dreamers / Hayya Hayya | Jung Kook (BTS) & more |
| 2026 | USA / Canada / Mexico | DNA (anthem) + Dai Dai (song) | Bocelli, Guetta, Megan, EJAE + Shakira & Burna Boy |
Where & When You’ll Hear “DNA”
Bocelli and EJAE gave “DNA” its live debut at the opening ceremony in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026 — the same day the tournament kicked off. Expect to hear it threaded through FIFA’s broadcast packages, ceremonies, and big-moment montages all summer long. It also anchors the broader Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, an 18-track monster of a record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The official anthem is “DNA,” performed by Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE. It was released on June 10, 2026.
Is “DNA” the same song as “Dai Dai”?
No. “DNA” is the official anthem, while “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy is the official song and lead single of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. They are two separate tracks.
Who sings the World Cup 2026 anthem “DNA”?
Four artists: Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, French producer David Guetta, American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and Korean-American singer EJAE.
When was “DNA” released?
“DNA” was released on June 10, 2026, the day before the tournament’s opening matches.
What languages is “DNA” sung in?
Three languages: English (Megan Thee Stallion), Italian (Andrea Bocelli), and Korean (EJAE).
Was “DNA” performed at the opening ceremony?
Yes. Andrea Bocelli and EJAE performed it live for the first time at the opening ceremony in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026.