
About This Album
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album arrived on June 5, 2026, as the largest music project in tournament history. Released jointly by Sony Music and Universal Music Group, it features 18 tracks spanning hip-hop, Afrobeats, urbano, EDM, country, música mexicana, and K-pop. The album was assembled to mirror the tri-national hosting of the World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and it leans into that continental breadth with contributions from artists as varied as The Rolling Stones, Shakira, and 21 Savage.
The project's roll-out began in March 2026 with the lead single "Lighter," a country-música mexicana fusion by Jelly Roll and Carín León, produced by Cirkut. A second single, "Por Ella," from Los Ángeles Azules and Belinda, followed on April 17, 2026, adding a distinctly Mexican flavor. The full tracklist was unveiled on June 3, 2026, just two days before release, and immediately drew attention for its genre-hopping pairings, such as Future with Tyla on "Game Time" and Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Ejae, and Megan Thee Stallion on the official anthem "DNA (More Than a Game)."
Critical response was largely positive. PopMatters noted that the album places Afrobeats at its center and that its best moments understand pop as the world's game. Complex called it "the biggest music project in tournament history," while NME highlighted the sheer star power involved. The compilation is part of FIFA's broader "FIFA Sound" initiative, which also includes host city themes and sonic IDs, and it stands as the definitive audio companion to the 2026 tournament.
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Album Info
- Artist
- Various Artists
- Type
- Compilation
- Released
- 2026-06-05
- Label
- Sony Music, Universal Music Group
- Tracks
- 18
- Length
- 58m
- Total Tracks
- 18
- Duration
- 58 minutes
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