Music only the World Cup could make

The quadrennial soccer (or fútbol, depending who you talk to) competition is upon us again: it's the FIFA World Cup! And while the World Cup is a sporting event, it's still relevant to the folks at Switched On Pop, because every four years a new crop of songs gets commissioned to drum up excitement for the games.

This year, the official song is by Shakira and Burna Boy, but offerings from IShowSpeed and a madcap collaboration between Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE, and Megan Thee Stallion also play the field. On this episode, Charlie and Nate explore them all – including the Shakira and Ricky Martin songs of World Cups past.

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Songs discussed:

Shakira, Burna Boy – Dai Dai

K'NAAN – Wavin' Flag

Tears For Fears, Lil Baby – The World Is Yours To Take

Jelly Roll, Carin León – Lighter

LISA, Anitta, Rema – Goals

Jung Kook, BTS – Dreamers

Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE, Megan Thee Stallion – DNA (More Than A Game)

IShowSpeed – Champions (WC 26)