Shakira’s new World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' is already looping across fan playlists Last updated: May 15, 2026 | 12:43 Shakira's FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” lands as fans call it an instant replay track AFP-ROB KIM It dropped on 15 May after days of teasing across social media and instantly did what Shakira World Cup songs tend to do; take over football edits and group chats that suddenly think they’re football analysts. Get updated faster and for  FREE : Download the  Gulf News  app now - simply  click here . A return to the World Cup stage This marks Shakira’s return to football’s biggest musical stage more than a decade after her 2010 anthem Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) , one of the most recognisable World Cup songs in history. According to multiple reports, Dai Dai continues her long-running association with FIFA tournaments, following earlier appearances in 2006 and 2014 ceremonies as well. This time, she’s not alone.…