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Shakira and Burna Boy released "Dai Dai," the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, via Sony Music Latin, with royalties funding FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund targeting $100 million. The 48-team tournament, co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico, runs 11 June–19 July 2026, opening with Mexico v South Africa at Estadio Azteca. Tyla, Rema, Katy Perry and others headline opening shows; Chris Martin curates a first-ever final halftime show at MetLife Stadium featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS. IFAB added red cards for mouth-covering and walk-off protests. ICE raids depress bookings.
Shakira and Burna Boy released "Dai Dai," the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, via Sony Music Latin, with royalties funding FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund targeting $100 million. The 48-team tournament, co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico, runs 11 June–19 July 2026, opening with Mexico v South Africa at Estadio Azteca. Tyla, Rema, Katy Perry and others headline opening shows; Chris Martin curates a first-ever final halftime show at MetLife Stadium featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS. IFAB added red cards for mouth-covering and walk-off protests. ICE raids depress bookings.