Below are my rankings and thoughts on some of the hits.
"The Cup of Life" by Ricky Martin features some delightful synths, a driving tempo, and relies on fast Afro-Brazilian drums. In typical Ricky Martin fashion, this track features trumpets and an inspiring vibe.
My personal favorite song on this list will never not be "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)."
This song was not only a worldwide smash hit, but also an important statement. The 2010 World Cup was the very first time that the tournament was held on African soil, and it served as a powerful statement of resilience, aiming to change the global narrative surrounding the continent. The song itself relies heavily on African rhythms and a chorus adapted from the 1986 Cameroonian song "Zangaléwa."
It was a bit jarring hearing these two modern hits and then being transported back in time with "El Rock del Mundial," by Los Ramblers, 1962. This song features many of rock music’s founding stripped-down characteristics, as well as some swing aspects such as trills and brass.
The second verse of "El Rock del Mundial" translates to English, “To the foreign teams that come to visit us, we will give them a friendly and warm welcome. But on the field, they will play hard, and let the best team win.”
Such a wholesome and genuine message to all of the teams.
As for Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Claudia Leitte’s 2014 song “We Are One,” the spirit of the song is positive, and the song is catchy, but it feels generic and insincere compared to even each of those individual artists' hits.
The official FIFA anthem of this year is kinda crazy.
“DNA (More Than a Game)” by Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE, and Megan Thee Stallion.
I love the idea of adding these artists together, and again, the sentiment of unity behind all of these songs is great. I just believe that this track could have been done in a way that brought all of their authentic cultures and specialties together to shine, instead of sounding like an overproduced song soup.
On the other hand, the official FIFA song of 2026, "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy, is a really great song. I am not saying that Shakira should be involved in every World Cup song, but clearly, something about her unites literally the entire world.
I hope this inspired you all to read this list for yourself and listen to some of the FIFA official songs and anthems!!! And show that Jersey pride while the spotlight is on us.
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