By Ayo Onikoyi
There are four tracks on the official 18-song FIFA World Cup 2026 Album that feature Nigerian artists, according to FIFA’s official track list. Number one on the list and the official Anthem of the World Cup is a duet by Burna Boy and Colombian megastar, Shakira titled “Dai Dai”.
Other Nigerian stars, Rema, Davido and Ayra Starr feature with songs like Goals, No Place Like Home and Show me respectively.
The standout Nigerian contribution is “Dai Dai”, the tournament’s official song, performed by Burna Boy and Shakira. The song serves as the flagship anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
The 18-track album, unveiled ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, reflects yet again Nigerian music dominance on the global stage. Out of the countries most strongly represented, Nigeria is third on the list, only behind the United States and Mexico which feature eight and five artists respectively.
While United States has Future, 21 Savage, Latto, Fridayy, Angel, BIA, Jelly Roll, IShowSpeed; Mexico boasts of Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, Natanael Cano, Alejandro Fernández, Carín León
Nigeria.
In total, the album features 38 artist credits across the 18 songs
The prominence of Nigerian artists on the FIFA World Cup 2026 music programme reflects the extraordinary global rise of Afrobeats over the past decade. What was once regarded as a regional genre has evolved into an international movement embraced by audiences across Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America.
Industry observers note that FIFA’s decision to prominently feature Nigerian talent is recognition of both the commercial success and cultural influence of Afrobeats. Nigerian artists have become regular collaborators with global stars, topped international charts and sold out some of the world’s biggest venues, making their inclusion in football’s largest event a natural progression.
The World Cup album also serves as a platform for cultural exchange, bringing together artists from different countries, languages and musical traditions. Through collaborations such as Burna Boy and Shakira’s “Dai Dai” and Rema’s contribution to “Goals,” the project embodies the same spirit of diversity and global unity that the World Cup seeks to promote.
As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigerian musicians are once again demonstrating their ability to command attention on the world’s biggest stages. Their presence on the official album not only celebrates the achievements of Afrobeats but also underscores Nigeria’s growing role as a global cultural powerhouse.
For football fans and music lovers alike, the FIFA World Cup 2026 album offers more than just a soundtrack—it provides a showcase of how Nigerian creativity continues to shape conversations and entertainment on a worldwide scale.
