Released ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion, and EJAE unite on new song “DNA”.
The track reflects the spirit of the first FIFA World Cup to be staged across three countries and 16 host cities, with 48 teams set to compete on football’s biggest stage.
Along with the global release, Andrea Bocelli and EJAE will perform “DNA” for the first time at the opening ceremony in Mexico City on Thursday, 11 June.
“To be invited to sing the anthem of the FIFA World Cup and to participate in the opening ceremony is an honour that moves me deeply,” Bocelli said. “It also fills me with immense joy and gratitude to return to Mexico City, a city that has received me with such extraordinary warmth.”
The opening ceremony will be the first in a tournament shared across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Speaking about the new song and his love for football, Andrea Bocelli said, “The title of the song ‘DNA,’ says everything. Football has been in my life for as long as I can remember, and will always hold a very special place in my heart.
The legendary tenor Maestro also called the opportunity a treasure.
“To sing on the Official Anthem alongside EJAE, Megan, and David Guetta is a collaboration I will truly treasure,” Bocelli said of the performance. “To FIFA, to the organisers, and to every fan who will gather in stadiums, living rooms and village squares across the globe, it is for you that we sing.”
According to FIFA, “DNA” reflects the essence of football (resilience, unity, ambition and belonging) values that live inside every player and every fan.
As the lyrics declare, “It’s more than just a game, it’s our DNA”, capturing the emotional and cultural bonds that connect pitches, streets and nations across generations.
Sharing her thoughts about the opportunity, EJAE said she was “grateful.”
“Being a part of the Official FIFA World Cup Anthem means so much to me. It’s especially meaningful because I was able to write Korean lyrics in the song; representing South Korea on this stage is such an honour.
“One of my favourite childhood memories is being in Seoul during the 2002 World Cup, and seeing the city unite. I’ll never forget the feeling of seeing strangers on the street hug each other and celebrate. To me, that feeling of togetherness is what the World Cup means, and I’m grateful to be a part of it this year!”
Released through Universal Music, “DNA” blends grandeur, modernity and global voices.
“Bocelli brings timeless dignity and emotional weight, echoing the tradition and legacy of the game. Guetta infuses contemporary scale and universality, while EJAE delivers a voice shaped by the global fan experience,” Universal said in a statement. “Together, they have created an anthem that feels both reverent and current – a bridge between football’s history and its future.”
