World Cup 2026 Songs (Ep. 25)

World Cup 2026 has fully taken over a summer we won't forget. The games, tourism, and teams spirit have crafted global unity. Another area FIFA's excelling in is music. Licensed songs were released to promote the coverage, so have some retro hits fans turned to cheering on nations. My endgoal in this episode is tying in 2026's World Cup theme song by an artist who's sang for them 4 times, review Official FIFA World Cup Album, and breakdown the 3 alternate tunes that also have trended. Shakira: "Hips Don't Lie" feat. Wyclef Jean (2006 FIFA Closing Ceremony)"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" (2010 FIFA Closing Ceremony); sample"La La La (Brazil 2014)" (2014 Closing Ceremony)"Dai Dai" feat. Burna Boy (2026 Opening Ceremony); lyrics"Loca" @ "Dancing With the Stars" (2014)"We Are One (Ole Ola)" - Pitbull feat. Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte (2014)"Sittin' On Top of the World" - Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage (2023)FIFA World Cup Album music videosEd Sheeran's Play album - singles: "Azizam", "Old Phone", "Sapphire", "Camera""Jump [Coca Cola Anthem for the FIFA World Cup 26]" - Steve Vai, Travis Barker, J Balvin, Amber Mark; (Van Halen's 1984 original)"Take Me Home Country Roads" - John Denver (1971); World Cup article; CBS Sunday Morning"Forever Country" - Artists of Then and Now (2016)"Lonely Road" - Machine Gun Kelly & Jelly Roll (2024)"Wonderwall" - Oasis (1995); World Cup tractionFIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show press releaseYou may also like: Super Bowl Latin Halftime Shows, Justin Bieber’s “Speed Demon”, Bicentennial Party Playlist, Madonna's 'Confessions II (Review)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: [email protected] Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena