Shakira and Burna Boy's 'Dai Dai' Dominates Global Music Charts

WHO:

Yahoo - Argentina's Lionel Messi is now the player with the most victories in the men's FIFA World Cup, totaling 23.

Yahoo - France's Kylian Mbappé is the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals.

Yahoo - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in the most editions of the FIFA World Cup, achieving this in six tournaments.

Yahoo - Shakira and Burna Boy collaborated on the song "Dai Dai."

Yahoo - Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo are mentioned as notable players in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

K-Jewel 99.3 FM - Sam Fender and Olivia Dean are involved with the song "Rein Me In."

WHAT:

Billboard - "Dai Dai" is now the highest-charting official World Cup song ever on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 17 on the Aug. 1 ranking.

K-Jewel 99.3 FM - "Rein Me In" has become the longest-running U.K. No. 1 of the 21st century, surpassing Drake's "Hotline Bling" which held the record at 15 weeks.

Yahoo - "Dai Dai" became the first World Cup anthem to top both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts.

Yahoo - "Dai Dai" entered the top 40 of the Hot 100, moving from No. 42 to No. 17 on the Aug. 1 ranking.

Yahoo - "Dai Dai" achieved 8.6 million official streams, 13.9 million in radio airplay audience, and 7,000 sold in the U.S. from July 17-23.

K-Jewel 99.3 FM - "Rein Me In" is aiming for a record-breaking 19th week at No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart.

K-Jewel 99.3 FM - "Dai Dai" surged into the lead on the midweek chart dated July 26, with only 600 units separating it from "Rein Me In."

WHERE:

Yahoo - The opening ceremony took place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Yahoo - The World Cup final halftime show occurred at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

WHEN:

Yahoo - The opening ceremony was held on June 11.

Yahoo - The World Cup final took place on July 19.

K-Jewel 99.3 FM - The chart dated July 31 is referenced for "Rein Me In."

K-Jewel 99.3 FM - "Rein Me In" first arrived in February 2025.

WHY:

Yahoo - Shakira stated the halftime show would combine "the passion for fútbol and music for a good cause."

HOW:

Billboard - The July 19 World Cup final halftime show raised money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Yahoo - Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai" at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup.

K-Jewel 99.3 FM - "Rein Me In" embarked on a record-setting 35-week climb to the summit of the U.K. Singles Chart.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 20:22 UTC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the player with the most victories in the men's FIFA World Cup, totaling 23 wins. Meanwhile, France's Kylian Mbappé has set a new record as the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals, and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has distinguished himself by scoring in six different World Cup tournaments. In music news, "Dai Dai" has reached a milestone as the highest-charting official World Cup song ever on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 17 on the upcoming August 1 ranking, while "Rein Me In" has become the longest-running U.K. No. 1 of the 21st century, surpassing Drake's "Hotline Bling."

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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 19:25 UTC)

Shakira and Burna Boy's collaboration, "Dai Dai," has made history as the first World Cup anthem to top both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts, while also entering the top 40 of the Hot 100, moving from No. 42 to No. 17 on the upcoming ranking. Meanwhile, "Rein Me In," featuring Sam Fender and Olivia Dean, is on track for a record-breaking 19th week at No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart, with only 600 units separating it from "Dai Dai," which surged to the lead on the midweek chart dated July 26. Both songs were performed by Shakira and Burna Boy at the World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, showcasing the powerful blend of music and sports.