Nigerian music stars Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr have been included in the official album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tracklist was unveiled on the Instagram page of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who described the project as assembling “an extraordinarily strong music squad” for the global tournament.
Global Collaborations and Track Details
The album features numerous international collaborations spanning continents, languages, and genres as part of FIFA’s worldwide music initiative ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Rema appears on the track GOALS alongside LISA and Anitta, while Ayra Starr is featured on SHOW ME with Latto. Davido joins forces with Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado on NO PLACE LIKE HOME, and Burna Boy collaborates with Shakira on DAI DAI.
Other prominent artists on the project include Future, Tyla, Stormzy, Daddy Yankee, Jessie Reyez, Shenseea, and The Rolling Stones. FIFA stated that the album is designed to reflect global unity through football and music, under the theme ‘Football Unites the World’.
Album Composition and Host Nations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The official album comprises 18 tracks, including collaborations such as GAME TIME by Future and Tyla, BLESSINGS by Stormzy, Fridayy, and Angel, and IN THE STARS (REMIX) by The Rolling Stones. Additional notable entries include ECHO by Daddy Yankee and Shenseea, LIGHTER by Jelly Roll and Carín León, and LOVE ALWAYS WINS by Shaggy, Cimafunk, and Zema.
Nigeria’s Influence in Global Music
The FIFA World Cup official album is part of the organization’s long-standing music initiative aimed at promoting the tournament through global entertainment collaborations. Nigerian artists have consistently appeared in FIFA-linked projects, underscoring the country’s rising influence in the global music industry, particularly within the Afrobeats genre.
