Shakira World Cup songs and her 20 best hits, ranked
Shakira’s World Cup songs are back in the spotlight as she co-headlines the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, with The Guardian ranking her 20 best tracks—from “Waka Waka” to “She Wolf”—just as “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy serves as the 2026 official anthem after a 16-year gap. The Colombian star’s tournament ties stretch from 2006 to today, and a new ranking puts her football anthems alongside megastar duets.
Key Takeaways
- The Guardian ranks Shakira’s 20 best songs as she prepares to perform at Sunday’s World Cup final.
- “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” tops her World Cup anthems on that list at No. 20; “She Wolf” takes No. 1 overall.
- She has performed at four of the last six World Cups and co-headlines the first-ever finals halftime show.
- “Dai Dai,” with Burna Boy, is the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem after her 16-year gap from that role.
- Earlier tournament moments include “Hips Don’t Lie – Bamboo” (2006) and “La La La” (2014).
Why do Shakira World Cup songs matter right now?
According to Town & Country, Shakira has performed at four of the last six World Cups and will co-headline the first-ever halftime show at the World Cup finals. She told People her connection with soccer “seems unbreakable,” framing 2026 as a moment for bringing people together.
The timing also fuels fresh interest in her catalog. The Guardian rated her greatest work—including World Cup anthems and megastar duets—as she prepares for Sunday’s final. For more celebrity news, see BlasterPost’s Celebrity Breaking News.
How many official World Cup anthems has Shakira sung?
Diario AS reports her tournament story began in 2006, when she performed a special version titled “Hips Don’t Lie – Bamboo” at the closing ceremony in Germany. In 2010 she created “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” with Freshlyground—the official anthem of the South Africa World Cup.
In 2014 she returned with “La La La,” made for a Coca-Cola campaign. AS notes it was not FIFA’s official anthem, yet became one of that tournament’s defining songs. For 2026, FIFA’s official anthem is “Dai Dai,” performed by Shakira and Burna Boy, ending a 16-year break from that official role.
Town & Country says she is behind two World Cup smash hits: “Waka Waka” in 2010 and “Dai Dai” this year. She told the Associated Press a good World Cup song must be rhythmic, danceable, and an anthem people can sing in unison.
Which Shakira songs did The Guardian rank highest?
The Guardian’s top five are “She Wolf” (1), “Whenever, Wherever” (2), “Hips Don’t Lie” featuring Wyclef Jean (3), Beyoncé & Shakira’s “Beautiful Liar” (4), and “Underneath Your Clothes” (5). Of her World Cup anthems, the paper says the “joyfully ludicrous” “Waka Waka” from 2010 “bangs hardest,” placing it at No. 20.
Other ranked highlights include “Bzrp Music Session, Vol 53” at No. 6, “Objection (Tango)” at No. 8, and duets such as “TQG” with Karol G and “Chantaje” with Maluma. The list also features 2026’s “Choka Choka” with Anitta at No. 19—proof her catalog still spans football fever and pop collaborations.