What is the Erling Haaland song that's gone viral? 'Kygo Jo' rap given new life in World Cup

As a teenager, Erling Haaland and some teammates released the rap song "Kygo Jo." During the 2026 World Cup, it went viral ...
WBUR

World Cup music: From the stadiums to the stage

Shakira is at it again with her latest World Cup anthem. She's just one of the pop superstars uniting for the first halftime ...

What Is ‘Kylian Mbappe Dictator’ Song? Meaning and Lyrics Behind France Star’s ‘El Dictador’ Anthem

Kylian Mbappe has earned many nicknames over the years, but none has gained as much traction as “El Dictador” in 2026, with ...

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show. He joins fellow headliners Madonna, ...
The New York Times

Justin Bieber and Burna Boy Join Inaugural World Cup Halftime Show

The artists will perform with Madonna, Shakira and BTS in the first-ever halftime show for a World Cup final. The aim is to replicate the cultural sway of the Super Bowl. By Emmanuel Morgan Justin ...
YouTube Blog

IShowSpeed to lead first-ever YouTube FIFA Creator Cup

YouTube and FIFA are hosting the inaugural YouTube FIFA Creator Cup in Central Park, featuring popular creators like ...

Did You Know These World Cup Players Also Make Music?

The World Cup is in full swing, with just a few more matches left before the quarterfinals. There have been plenty of ...

Why 'Wonderwall' is the England song of the 2026 World Cup

England's quest for World Cup glory continues on Sunday night against Mexico and fans are hoping to hear one particular song ...

What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums

Watching the World Cup and hearing the music in the stadium may have left you wondering — how is that chosen? Is it just ...
The Independent

‘It’s been wild’: The unexpected story behind the (unofficial) Scotland World Cup song

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
The New York Times

USMNT’s intersection with ‘Country Roads’: How the song became a World Cup anthem

USMNT fans serenade the players after a World Cup Group D win over Australia Jane Gershovich / ISI Photos / Getty Images IRVINE, Calif. — On a dreamy Friday afternoon in Seattle, with the United ...
Billboard

Shakira & Burna Boy Kick Up Latest Official World Cup Hit on Hot 100 With ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian star has two of the four anthems that have scored on the chart. Goal! Shakira and Burna Boy debut on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated June 27) with “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song ...