- Afrobeats sensation Rema has joined forces with South Korean K-pop icon LISA and Brazilian superstar Anitta on “Goals,” the latest official single for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Released on Thursday, May 21, 2026, via SALXCO UAM and Def Jam Recordings, the high-energy anthem was crafted by Grammy-winning producer Cirkut, blending Afrobeats rhythms, K-pop melodies, and Latin pop flavors.
- The superstar trio is scheduled to perform the track live for the first time on June 12, 2026, during the star-studded tournament opening ceremony at the Los Angeles Stadium.
Football and music fans worldwide have a new anthem to celebrate as the world football governing body, FIFA, officially launched its latest marquee single.
Titled “Goals,” Eko Hot Blog reports that the high-profile track features a cross-continental partnership designed to mirror the vast geographical scale of the upcoming tournament.
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Distributed globally across all major streaming platforms alongside an official music video, the project serves as a key sonic piece of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, illustrating the unique intersection where international sport and global pop culture meet.
The record marks a significant cultural milestone for the Nigerian music export industry.
Reacting to the release, Rema described the multi-genre track as a landmark moment that successfully unites distinct creative identities from three different continents onto a singular world stage.
His sentiment was shared by Blackpink’s LISA, who expressed immense pride in using the global language of music to bridge communities, while Latin powerhouse Anitta noted that contributing to the historic sporting event holds a deeply emotional significance given her native Brazilian football heritage.
Behind the boards, the sonic architecture of the anthem was handled by seasoned hitmaker Cirkut.
The Grammy-winning producer deliberately laced the track with a vibrant cadence that highlights the individual artistic strengths of each performer while maintaining a cohesive, stadium-ready energy.
FIFA emphasized that the compilation album is systematically rolling out to capture the rich diversity of the global game, with “Goals” arriving as the fifth official musical chapter following previously released tournament tracks like “Lighter,” “Por Ella,” “Echo,” and “Illuminate.”
The global release sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable kickoff to the world’s premier football competition next month.
The trio will transition the song from the studio to the pitch with a live debut performance at the Los Angeles Stadium in front of tens of thousands of physical spectators and a global broadcast audience of millions.
The opening ceremony spectacle will take place just ahead of the United States’ highly anticipated opening group match, signaling the official start of the historic tournament hosted simultaneously across major cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
