Shakira and Burna Boy's World Cup Anthem May Hinder Chart Record

WHO:

Billboard - Shakira and Burna Boy are the artists behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem "Dai Dai."

Yahoo - Sam Fender and Olivia Dean are the artists behind the song "Rein Me In."

WHAT:

Billboard - "Dai Dai" has surged up the chart since its performance in the tournament final’s half-time show.

Yahoo - "Rein Me In" has matched Frankie Laine's 18-week reign atop the Official U.K. Singles Chart with "I Believe."

Yahoo - "Rein Me In" is aiming for a record-breaking 19th week at No. 1 on the chart dated July 31.

Yahoo - "Dai Dai" is currently leading the midweek chart dated July 26, with only 600 units separating it from "Rein Me In."

WHERE:

Yahoo - The competition for the chart record is taking place in the U.K.

WHEN:

Yahoo - "Rein Me In" first arrived in February 2025.

Yahoo - The remix of "Rein Me In" featuring Olivia Dean was released in June 2025.

Yahoo - "Rein Me In" won the publicly-voted song of the year prize at the 2026 BRIT Awards.

WHY:

Yahoo - The competition between "Dai Dai" and "Rein Me In" is due to their respective performances and chart standings.

HOW:

Yahoo - "Rein Me In" embarked on a record-setting 35-week climb to the summit of the U.K. Singles Chart.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 13:56 UTC)

Shakira and Burna Boy have teamed up to create the anthem "Dai Dai" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has seen a surge in popularity following its performance during the tournament final's half-time show. Meanwhile, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song "Rein Me In" has matched Frankie Laine's impressive 18-week reign at the top of the Official U.K. Singles Chart and is now aiming for a record-breaking 19th week at No. 1 on the chart dated July 31. Currently, "Dai Dai" is leading the midweek chart with just 600 units separating it from "Rein Me In," making for an exciting competition in the U.K. music scene.