FIFA has officially unveiled 'DNA', the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem. The track is performed by legendary tenor Maestro Andrea Bocelli, global DJ and producer David Guetta, three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion, and Academy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning singer-songwriter EJAE. The single is out now on all streaming platforms.
Crucially, the anthem blends classical vocals, contemporary artistry and electronic production to define the sound of the FIFA World Cup 2026. As a result, the track lands as one of the most stylistically ambitious World Cup anthems ever released.
Notably, ‘DNA’ celebrates football as more than a game, capturing the identity, unity and belonging at the heart of the tournament. Furthermore, the song reflects the spirit of the first FIFA World Cup to be staged across three countries and 16 host cities, with 48 teams set to compete on football’s biggest stage in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Meanwhile, the track makes its live debut at the opening ceremony in Mexico City. Andrea Bocelli and EJAE are set to perform ‘DNA’ for the first time at the ceremony on Thursday, 11 June, marking the first note of a tournament that will echo across the three host nations united by football.
Equally important, the casting reads as a deliberate cross-genre statement. Bocelli brings timeless dignity and emotional weight, echoing the tradition and legacy of the game. David Guetta infuses contemporary scale and universality, while EJAE delivers a voice shaped by the global fan experience. Megan Thee Stallion adds modern American superstar power. Indeed, together they have created an anthem that feels both reverent and current.
As the lyrics declare, “It’s more than just a game, it’s our DNA”, capturing the emotional and cultural bonds that connect pitches, streets and nations across generations.
Crucially, Bocelli opened up about what the moment means to him. “The title of the song DNA says everything,” he shared. “Football has been in my life for as long as I can remember, and will always hold a very special place in my heart. To be invited to sing the anthem of the FIFA World Cup and to participate in the opening ceremony is an honor that moves me deeply.”
Furthermore, the tenor framed the collaboration as a personal milestone. “It also fills me with immense joy and gratitude, to return to Mexico City, a city that has received me with such extraordinary warmth. And to sing on the Official Anthem alongside EJAE, Megan and David Guetta is a collaboration I will truly treasure,” Bocelli added. “To FIFA, to the organisers, and to every fan who will gather in stadiums, living rooms and village squares across the globe, it is for you that we sing.”
Meanwhile, EJAE reflected on her own emotional connection to the project. “Being a part of the Official FIFA World Cup Anthem means so much to me. It’s especially meaningful because I was able to write Korean lyrics in the song — representing South Korea on this stage is such an honour,” she shared.
Equally, EJAE drew a direct line back to her own childhood. “One of my favorite childhood memories is being in Seoul during the 2002 World Cup, and seeing the city unite. I’ll never forget the feeling of seeing strangers on the street hug each other and celebrate. To me, that feeling of togetherness is what the World Cup means, and I’m grateful to be a part of it this year.”
Still, the bigger picture is David Guetta‘s mainstream footprint. The Frenchman continues to be the go-to DJ for global-event scale moments, from collaborating with Sia and Afrojack on Ultra 2026 debut ‘Awake Tonight’ to his recent ‘MEN MACHINE’ EP with Marten Hörger. In short, ‘DNA’ cements Guetta‘s position at the centre of the moments where pop, sport and dance music converge.
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