Megan Thee Stallion, David Guetta Lead 4-Artist FIFA 2026 Anthem Release
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Updated · Billboard · Jun 10
Megan Thee Stallion, David Guetta Lead 4-Artist FIFA 2026 Anthem Release
3 articles · Updated · Billboard · Jun 10
Summary
"DNA" hit streaming services on June 10, giving FIFA World Cup 2026 a new official anthem one day before the tournament opens.
FIFA assembled Megan Thee Stallion, David Guetta, Andrea Bocelli and EJAE for the track, with Guetta producing and EJAE writing Korean lyrics to underscore the event's global reach.
Bocelli said he will also take part in the opening ceremony, while EJAE called the song a personal milestone tied to memories of the 2002 World Cup in Seoul.
The 48-team tournament begins June 11, and FIFA has already expanded its music push with an official album released earlier this month featuring artists including Shakira, Future and Burna Boy.
Is the star-studded World Cup album a true celebration of global unity or just a new way to commercialize the game?
With an $80 billion forecast, will the World Cup's economic boom actually benefit local residents in host cities?
How can a 48-team World Cup spanning three nations realistically meet its ambitious goal of halving carbon emissions?
"DNA" and the FIFA World Cup 2026: The Making, Message, and Impact of Football’s Most Diverse Anthem Yet
Overview
The FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, "DNA," has been unveiled as the event's ceremonial and emotional signature. This anthem brings together globally influential artists, including EJAE, to capture the spirit of the tournament. EJAE's involvement is deeply personal—she recalls her favorite childhood memory of being in Seoul during the 2002 World Cup, where she witnessed the city unite and strangers celebrating together. This powerful memory of unity and shared joy influenced her contribution to the anthem, helping "DNA" embody the collective essence and global unity that define the FIFA World Cup 2026.