Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian have shared a new song, “It Only Takes One Lion,” which is the Scottish World Cup anthem. It was written after the team’s 4-2 qualifying win against Denmark. The band’s ...

The singer will perform during the opening ceremony of the popular sporting event in Los Angeles on June 12 Greg Swales. Katy Perry will perform during the opening ceremony of the FIFA 2026 World Cup ...

Soccer lovers know there’s no shortage of songs about their favorite sport. British punk rockers The Fall voiced their gripes about the the game on the 1983 track “Kicker Conspiracy.” Shakira and ...

Over the years, the songs that provide a soundtrack to the World Cup have become a significant part of the tournament, almost as important as the games. Some anthems have reached far beyond the field ...

© Luke Hales/Getty ImagesSinger Fher Olvera of Mana attends the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony. The 2026 World Cup has officially taken center stage, with a star ...

Shakira, performing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert. Photo: Martin Rose/Getty Images Co-headlined by Madonna, BTS, and the tournament-obsessed Shakira, the introduction of a ...

The World Cup has a habit of turning ordinary things into permanent memories. A goal becomes immortal. A celebration becomes iconic. A photograph ends up hanging on bedroom walls for decades. The ...

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Once upon a time, making a World Cup song was easy. Herd the squad into a studio, make sure they can’t sway in time with each other OR the music, and job done. Nowadays it’s a different world. Deezer ...

The Z3 now moves like no other and can blast its enemies away. Stig's gonna love it, and Mr. Bond. Check out the new series of Top Gear with Freddie, Paddy, and Chris on BBC One, Sundays at 8pm. Music ...

What makes a good World Cup anthem? Since the early '90s, FIFA officials have commissioned an official song for each World Cup. Some have been duds, while others turned into global hits. SHAKIRA: ...

SHAKIRA: (Singing) You knew from the day... PERALTA: The Colombian superstar Shakira is once again in charge of the official 2026 World Cup theme. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DAI DAI") SHAKIRA: (Singing) Dai ...