{"id":16485,"date":"2025-12-06T14:23:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T14:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/06\/2026-fifa-world-cup-official-song-sparks-controversy-among-fans-after-draw\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T14:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T14:23:44","slug":"2026-fifa-world-cup-official-song-sparks-controversy-among-fans-after-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/06\/2026-fifa-world-cup-official-song-sparks-controversy-among-fans-after-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 FIFA World Cup official song sparks controversy among fans after draw"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">a<\/span>At the World Cup, the draw is one of the most anticipated moments for both players and fans, as it sets the stage for the tournament&#8217;s groupings. But another element that always sparks conversation is the official song. During the raffle, Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger performed live the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, &#8220;Desire.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-dailymotion\"><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">2026 World Cup song divides opinion on social media<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>But criticism came quickly. Many felt that the song did not bring enough excitement to the event and lacked the energy expected at such a significant moment. Comparisons to Shakira&#8217;s &#8220;Waka Waka&#8221; from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa immediately came to mind, reminding me how the song captured the essence of the tournament and became an instant classic.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">But what exactly is \u201cdesire\u201d aiming for?<\/h2>\n<p>Desire is a song that conveys unity, peace, hope, and love, with gentle rhythms that evoke tranquility. Despite the world continuing to change and facing conflicts and challenges, the song aims to reflect that there is something that unites people no matter what, and in this case that is football.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Should a different song have been chosen as the official track?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no definitive answer. Some believe the World Cup called for a brighter, more energetic anthem, while others praise &#8216;Desire&#8217; for its focus on unity.<\/p>\n<p>Although opinions are divided on social media, the song will be played at opening ceremonies, other official ceremonies and tournament broadcasts in Mexico, the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/world-cup\/2025\/12\/06\/6933aa94ca474133668b45b3.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>aAt the World Cup, the draw is one of the most anticipated moments for both players and fans, as it sets the stage for the tournament&#8217;s groupings. But another element that always sparks conversation is the official song. 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