'KPop Demon Hunters' Singer EJAE to Take World Cup Opening Stage
FIFA’s new anthem pairs Megan Thee Stallion, David Guetta and Andrea Bocelli as the 48-team tournament opens.
- FIFA released "DNA," the official World Cup 2026 anthem, on Wednesday, June 10, featuring Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion, and EJAE across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Guetta produced the dance-heavy track to motivate the 48 competing teams, while Bocelli stated, "The title of the song 'DNA,' says everything," and EJAE penned Korean lyrics recalling the 2002 World Cup in Seoul.
- EJAE is set to perform at the opening ceremony in Mexico City on Thursday, joining a special show ahead of the Mexico versus South Africa kickoff match at Estadio Azteca.
- Lisa will headline the opening ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday alongside pop icon Katy Perry, while also collaborating with Anitta and Rema for the track "Goals" on the official soundtrack.
- The World Cup final is set for July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where BTS will take the stage alongside Madonna and Shakira for a historic, NFL-style halftime show marking the first such performance in tournament history.
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Megan Thee Stallion Links With David Guetta & EJAE For Official FIFA World Cup Anthem
John Nacion / Megan Thee Stallion Can she kick it? Yes, she can. Megan Thee Stallion continues to show the world that heartbreak won’t stop this show. The Houston rapper can add being part of the FIFA World Cup’s official anthem. The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off today, June 11, and to provide an apt anthem for the games, they enlisted the help of Megan Thee Stallion, David Guetta, Andrea Bocelli, and HUNTR/X’s EJAE for a global toe …
The highly anticipated World Cup has begun, and as befits a major competition, the start was marked by high-profile celebrity appearances, led by actress Salma Hayek. The Mexican star officially opened the tournament with the words "Long Live Football", while legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli sang the official championship anthem, DNA, in a duet with K-pop star Ejae, which was recorded by DJ David Guetta.
It is not the official anthem of the World Cup. If it is part of the titles of the competition, the music of Shakira is not the flag holder. ...
The title "ADN" will be revealed at the first opening ceremony, this Thursday in Mexico.
Singer Andrea Bocelli has created the official World Cup anthem together with DJ David Guetta, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and singer-songwriter EJAE. Bocelli and EJAE will perform DNA, as the song is called, live for the first time on Thursday during the opening ceremony in Mexico City.
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