INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC

The Soundtrack
of the World Cups

From Italy 90 to the 2026 World Cup in North America. The anthems FIFA chose and the hits that actually played on the radio. Click to discover the story.

1990
🇮🇹Italy🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
Un'estate italiana
Edoardo Bennato & Gianna Nannini
Hit de radio
Volare
Gipsy Kings
1994
🇺🇸EE.UU.🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
Gloryland
Daryl Hall & The Sounds of Blackness
Hit de radio
The Cup of Life
Ricky Martin
1998
🇫🇷France🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
La Copa de la Vida
Ricky Martin
Hit de radio
Tubthumping
Chumbawamba
2002
🇰🇷Corea/Japón🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
Anthem
Vangelis
Hit de radio
Boom
Anastacia
2006
🇩🇪Germany🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
The Time of Our Lives
Il Divo & Toni Braxton
Hit de radio
Hips Don't Lie
Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean
2010
🇿🇦South Africa🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)
Shakira feat. Freshlyground
Hit de radio
Wavin' Flag
K'naan
2014
🇧🇷Brazil🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
We Are One (Ole Ola)
Pitbull feat. Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte
Hit de radio
Dare (La La La)
Shakira
2018
🇷🇺Russia🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
Live It Up
Nicky Jam feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi
Hit de radio
Robarte un Beso
Carlos Vives & Sebastián Yatra
2022
🇶🇦Qatar🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
Hayya Hayya (Better Together)
Trinidad Cardona, Davido & Aisha
Hit de radio
Tukoh Taka
Nicki Minaj, Maluma & Myriam Fares
2026
🌎Norteamérica🏆 CAMPEÓN
Himno oficial
Dai Dai
Shakira ft. Burna Boy
Hit de radio
Lighter
Jelly Roll & Carín León
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Frequently asked questions

What is the most famous song in World Cup history?

'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' by Shakira, official theme of the South Africa 2010 World Cup, is considered the most listened-to and globally recognized World Cup song. Other iconic ones are 'Notti Magiche' (Italy 1990), 'La Copa de la Vida' by Ricky Martin (France 1998) and 'We Are One' (Brazil 2014).

What musical genre is most represented in World Cup anthems?

Most of the represented musical genres are international pop and afrobeat/world music. Italy 1990 was the last time a classical/cantopop theme ('Notti Magiche') had as much impact. Since the 90s, FIFA has opted for more commercial, globally accessible sounds.

What is the official song of the 2026 World Cup?

'Dai Dai' by Shakira and Alejandro Sanz is the official theme of the 2026 World Cup. Like 'Waka Waka' in 2010, it combines pop and Latin rhythms to create an anthem for the tournament hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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