Bocelli, Guetta lead World Cup anthem ‘DNA’ ahead of opener

FIFA unveiled “DNA” on Wednesday, blending opera, electronic, hip-hop and K-pop vocals to reflect the three-nation tournament across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.bolavip
Andrea Bocelli and EJAE performed the anthem live at the opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City before the Mexico-South Africa match.espn
EJAE caps a historic awards season after becoming the first K-pop artist to win a Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar for the song “Golden.”facebook

Bocelli, Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE Release FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem “DNA”

FIFA unveiled “DNA” as the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, June 10, bringing together Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, French DJ David Guetta, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and Korean-American singer-songwriter EJAE in a genre-crossing collaboration released just hours before the tournament’s opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.bolavip

A Global Sound for a Three-Nation Tournament

The track blends classical opera, electronic production, hip-hop, and Korean-language vocals — a deliberate reflection of the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA described the anthem as capturing “the moment when the noise softens, the crowd unites and football is honoured for what it truly is: more than a game”.laodong

Bocelli, 67, said the title encapsulates his lifelong relationship with the sport. “The title of DNA says everything. Football has been part of my life for as long as I can remember and will always have a very special place in my heart,” he said, calling his invitation to perform at the opening ceremony “an honour that I celebrate with deep enthusiasm”. He added that performing the anthem live with EJAE and Guetta “is an experience I will hold with true affection”.mundodeportivo

EJAE Caps Historic Awards Run

EJAE arrives at the World Cup stage following a career-defining year. The NYU Tisch graduate became the first Korean-American to win Best Original Song at the Golden Globes in January for “Golden” from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, then claimed the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media and the Oscar for Best Original Song in March — making it the first K-pop song to win in each category.abcnews

“Participating in the official World Cup anthem means so much to me,” EJAE said ahead of the performance.mundodeportivo

Opening Night at Estadio Azteca

Bocelli and EJAE performed “DNA” live for the first time on Thursday at the opening ceremony before the inaugural match between Mexico and South Africa. The ceremony took place at the historic Estadio Azteca, which became the first stadium ever to host three World Cup opening matches, having previously staged the 1970 and 1986 tournaments. Shakira and Burna Boy also performed their track “Dai Dai,” designated as the tournament’s official song in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.fifa