World Cup Theme Song

Last Modified Jul 14, 2022 06:25 GMT

1962 was the first year with an official FIFA World Cup song. Since then no FIFA World Cup song has been complete without a theme song. The most famous year without a doubt was the 2010 FIFA World Cup when both Waka Waka by Shakira and Wavin’ Flag by K’Naan could be heard resounding throughout the world. These theme songs not only get people excited for the tournament but also give people across the world a medium to connect over the beautiful game.

All FIFA World Cup Songs

Year: 1962

Song Name: El Rock Del Mundial

Artist: Los Ramblers

THE RAMBLERS - EL ROCK DEL MUNDIAL (HD)

Year: 1966

Song Name: World Cup Willie

Artist: Lonnie Donegan

World Cup Willie England 66 Song

Year: 1970

Song Name: Fútbol México 70

Artist: Los Hermanos Zavala

"Futbol Mexico 70" - Official song for the World Cup 1970

Year: 1974

Song Name: Futbol

Artist: Maryla Rodowicz

Maryla Rodowicz - Futbol (TVP 1974)

Year: 1978

Song Name: El Mundial

Artist: Buenos Aires Municipal Symphony

Ennio Morricone - El Mundial (World Cup Theme)

Year: 1982

Song Name: Mundial ’82

Artist: Plácido Domingo

Placido Domingo - El Mundial (MyVinyl)

Year: 1986

Song Name: El mundo unido por un balón

Artist: Juan Carlos Abara

El mundo unido por un balón (Official song Mexico 86)

Year: 1990

Song Name: Un'estate italiana

Artist: Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini (Italian) Giorgio Moroder Project (English)

Un Estate Italiana - Gianna Nannini & Edoardo Bennato

Year: 1994

Song Name: Gloryland

Artist: Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blackness

Gloryland 1994 World Cup Song

Year: 1998

Song Name(1): La Cour des Grands (Do You Mind If I Play)

Artist: Youssou N'Dour and Axelle Red

World Cup 1998 France - La cours des grandes - Youssou N'Dour & Axel Red

Year: 1998

Song Name(2): La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life)

Artist: Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin - The Cup of Life

Year: 2002

Song Name(1): Anthem

Artist: Vangelis

Vangelis - Anthem

Year: 2002

Song Name(2): Boom

Artist: Anastacia

Anastacia - Boom | FIFA World Cup 2002 (Official Video)

Year: 2006

Song Name(1): Zeit dass sich was dreht (Celebrate The Day)

Artist: Herbert Grönemeyer featuring Amadou & Mariam

CELEBRATE THE DAY - 2006 FIFA World Cup Official Song [English]

Year: 2006

Song Name(2): The Time of Our Lives

Artist: Il Divo, featuring Toni Braxton

The Time of Our Lives (The Official Song of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany) (Global / ...

Year: 2010

Song Name(1): Sign of a victory

Artist: R. Kelly, featuring the Soweto Spiritual Singers

World Cup 2010 Champions Spain - Sign Of A Victory - Official Anthem Video

Year: 2010

Song Name(2): Wavin' Flag

Artist: K’Naan

K'NAAN - Wavin' Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)

Year: 2010

Song Name(3): Waka Waka

Artist: Shakira featuring Freshlyground

Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Song)

Year: 2014

Song Name(1): "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)

Artist: Carlos Santana featuring Wyclef, Avicii, and Alexandre Pires

Santana - Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way) [Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Anthem]

Year: 2014

Song Name(2): We Are One (Ole Ola)

Artist: Pitbull featuring Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte

We Are One (Ole Ola) [The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Song] (Olodum Mix)

Year: 2018

Song Name: Live It Up

Artist: Nicky Jam featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi

Live It Up - Nicky Jam feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi (2018 FIFA World Cup Russia) (Official Audio)

Year: 2022

Song Name: Hayya Hayya (Better Together)

Artist: Trinidad Cardona, Davido and AISHA

Hayya Hayya (Better Together) | FIFA World Cup 2022™ Official Soundtrack

FIFA World Cup 2022 Song

Hayya Hayya (Better Together) | FIFA World Cup 2022™ Official Soundtrack

FIFA World Cup 2022 song is Hayya Hayya (Better Together) performed by Trinidad Cardona, Davido, and AISHA. The FIFA World Cup 2022 song is another classic that is being added to playlists worldwide. Even though there is still quite a while to go till the World Cup starts, the song has already started going around and gaining popularity.

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