Nigerian music icons Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr have been included in the official soundtrack for the FIFA World Cup 2026. 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 football event. The album features a wide array of international collaborations spanning continents, languages, and genres as part of FIFA’s global music initiative leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
Featured Collaborations
Rema appears on the track GOALS alongside LISA and Anitta, while Ayra Starr is featured on SHOW ME with Latto. Davido lends his vocals to NO PLACE LIKE HOME with Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado, and Burna Boy is on DAI DAI alongside Shakira. Other artists on the project include Future, Tyla, Stormzy, Daddy Yankee, Jessie Reyez, Shenseea, The Rolling Stones, and many more.
Tracklist Highlights
The official album contains 18 tracks, including GAME TIME by Future and Tyla, BLESSINGS by Stormzy, Fridayy, and Angel, and IN THE STARS (REMIX) by The Rolling Stones. Additional notable entries are ECHO by Daddy Yankee and Shenseea, LIGHTER by Jelly Roll and Carín León, and LOVE ALWAYS WINS by Shaggy, Cimafunk, and Zema.
Global Unity Through Music
FIFA stated that the album is designed to reflect global unity through football and music, under the theme ‘Football Unites the World’. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The FIFA World Cup official album is part of the organization’s long-running music initiative, aiming to promote the tournament through global entertainment collaborations. Nigerian artists have consistently featured in FIFA-linked projects, underscoring the country’s influence in the global music industry, particularly the Afrobeats genre.
