Shakira and Burna Boy are joined by some famous faces for the FIFA World Cup song's music video
The song was released by Shakira and Burna Boy earlier this month
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Following the release of the official FIFA World Cup song by Shakira and Burna Boy, the music video has now received more than 20 million views in just a couple of days. The video is also riding high in the music trending chart on YouTube, as it holds the Number 1 spot, two days after its release.
The song called 'Dai Dai', was released on 15th May by Shakira and Burna Boy, with Burna Boy saying: "The World Cup is one of the few things the entire world experiences together. Football and music speak the same language. They bring people together no matter where you’re from and being part of this moment through music means a lot to me."
For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup, there will be a half-time show during the Final, where the song will be performed, along with some other huge performances from Madonna and BTS. Unfortunately for UK viewers, at present, reports appear to suggest that neither the BBC or ITV will be showing the half-time show.
Who stars in the music video?
Alongside Shakira and Burna Boy, there are several football stars. Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrigo Hernández (Rodri), VinÃcius Júnior, Takefusa Kubo, Santiago Giménez, Erling Haaland, Luis DÃaz, Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala and Christian Pulisic, all star in the music video.
Britain's Got Talent contestants Ghetto Kids Uganda also star in the video. Ghetta Kids Uganda is 'a life-changing NGO dedicated to supporting orphaned, street, and vulnerable children through music, dance, and drama.'
Where was it filmed?
The 'Dai Dai' music video was shot in Miami, it also shows Shakira on top of Mexico City’s Angel de la Independencia.
What is the artwork?
The artwork shows a FIFA World Cup 2026 football, with the name of the song and the artists' names around it.
What does 'Dai Dai' mean?
The song is called 'Dai Dai'. Dai means 'Come On!' or 'Let's Go!' in Italian.
Who wrote the song?
The song was written by a team of songwriters, including Ed Sheeran! The full list includes Shakira, Alexander 'A.C.' Castillo Vasquez, Ahmed Saghir, Ed Sheeran and Jon Bellion.
Will Shakira be performing at the World Cup?
Yes, she will. The singer will be co-headline the Final half-time show on Sunday 19th July, alongside Madonna and BTS. Shakira will perform 'Dai Dai' with Burna Boy. As mentioned above, unfortunately for UK viewers the half-time show won't be on TV.