As football lovers at large are anticipating the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a snippet of the first single from the global tournament’s official album has been released, igniting fresh debates among fans from diverse part of the world.
The teaser for “Lighter” by Jelly Roll and Carín León, dropping fully this Friday, March 20; dropped via FIFA’s official X page, birthed mixed reactions from fans who quickly compared it the over a decade anthem from 2010 by Shakira “Waka Waka”.
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The infectious Afro-pop/Latin rhythm, was accepted with sheer joy as it captured the spirit of the first African-hosted World Cup perfectly. It became a global phenomenon with billions of streams, endless replays, and cultural staying power that still echoes at matches and parties worldwide.
For most fans, it’s not just a song; it’s the soundtrack of unity, celebration, and pure feel-good energy. Reacting to this year’s first single, one user summed it up bluntly: “We’ve gone from Shakira to this nonsense”
Below are fans reactions complied from FIFA’s post on X:
