The official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, “Dai Dai,” has surpassed 800 million combined streams, making it the most successful World Cup song of the tournament and one of the biggest sports anthems ever released.
According to tournament figures, “Dai Dai” has generated more than 200 million Spotify streams and over 600 million YouTube Music views.
The song continues to gain momentum weeks after the World Cup, attracting fans across multiple continents.
FIFA brought together Burna Boy and Shakira to create the tournament’s official anthem, blending Afrobeats, Latin pop, and global rhythms, the song celebrates football’s ability to unite people across cultures, languages, and borders.
Beyond its commercial success, “Dai Dai” supports a greater cause, with FIFA confirming that royalties from the anthem contribute to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that helps expand access to education for children around the world.
The performance marked another career milestone for Burna Boy, who became the first Nigerian artist to perform at FIFA’s inaugural World Cup Final Halftime Show, introducing Afrobeats to one of the biggest live television audiences in sports history.
The groundbreaking halftime spectacle featured performances from global music icons including Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Burna Boy. The event signaled FIFA’s ambition to make the World Cup final entertainment as iconic as the Super Bowl halftime show.
The success of “Dai Dai” reflects the growing international influence of African music. Burna Boy’s contribution has further strengthened Afrobeats’ position as one of the world’s fastest growing music genres, with millions of new listeners discovering African sounds through the World Cup.
From breaking streaming records to showcasing African talent on football’s biggest stage, “Dai Dai” has become more than a tournament anthem. Its global success demonstrates how music and sport can bring billions of people together while celebrating cultural diversity and shared passion.
