What to know
- FIFA has released the official World Cup album ahead of the tournament, featuring 18 songs from artists around the globe.
- Four Canadian artists are represented on the soundtrack: Nelly Furtado, Jessie Reyez, Cirkut, and Nora Fatehi.
- The album reflects the tournament’s three host nations — Canada, the United States, and Mexico — through a diverse mix of international artists and musical styles.
- Fans can stream the soundtrack through FIFA’s official channels.
The official FIFA World Cup album is out, and we’ve rounded up a list of all the Canadian names featured in the list.
The soccer event of the year is less than a week away, and the vibes are already kicking in, as FIFA finally dropped the official album for the tournament on Friday.
With the World Cup being hosted across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the album aims to represent global soccer culture, featuring artists from all over the world.
Which Canadian artists made the album?
As one of the host countries, Canada is definitely represented, with four artists carrying the country’s name throughout the album.
Renowned pop sensation Nelly Furtado is a part of the celebration, with “No Place Like Home,” an upbeat collaboration with American electronic music group Major Lazer and Nigerian-American singer and producer Davido.
Jessie Reyez and Cirkut team up on ‘Illuminate’
Headlining the fourth-released World Cup gem “Illuminate” is Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez, in a collaboration with international sensation Elyanna, as well as Cirkut. According to FIFA, Reyez will be donating her fee from the song to charitable organizations. Canadian musician, songwriter, and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Cirkut also appears in the album, featured in a remix of The Rolling Stones’ “In The Stars.”
Toronto’s Nora Fatehi makes the cut
Toronto’s very own singer, dancer, and actress Nora Fatehi brings her unique blend of contemporary pop with Afrobeat and Middle Eastern beats to the song “Siir Siirr.” The song is a collaboration with French singer-songwriter Vegedream and Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy.
What songs are on FIFA’s World Cup album?
In addition to our Canadian talent, the album includes a total of 18 tracks, featuring artists from all over the world.
A list of all the songs featured includes:
- “GOALS” by LISA, Anitta, Rema
- “Game Time” by Future and Tyla
- “Illuminate” by Jessie Reyez and Elyanna
- “Echo” by Daddy Yankee and Shenseea
- “Por Ella” by Los Ángeles Azules and Belinda
- “Three Nations” by 21 Savage, Natanael Cano and French Montana
- “No Place Like Home” by Major Lazer, Nelly Furtado and Davido
- “In The Stars” by The Rolling Stones, Andrew Watt and Cirkut
- “Show Me” by Ayra Starr and Latto
- “Mi Mexico Lindo” by Alejandro Fernández
- “Blessings” by Stormzy, Fridayy and Angel
- “Energy” by Ava Max and BIA
- “Lighter” by Jelly Roll and Carín León
- “Siir Siirr” by Nora Fatehi, Vegedream and Sanjoy
- “Partidazo” by Danny Ocean
- “Champion” by IShowSpeed
- “Love Always Wins” by Zema, Shaggy and Cimafunk
- “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy
Fans can access the album through the FIFA website.
