Rema, LISA and Anitta Score Big With FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem Goals

The collaboration is already creating major conversations online, not just

because of the artists involved, but because of what it represents a cultural mix of Afrobeats,

K-pop, Latin pop and football fandom all rolled into one massive global moment.

For Nigerian music lovers, Goals marks yet another huge career milestone for Rema. Over the

last few years, the singer has transformed from the young star behind breakout songs like

Dumebi into one of Afrobeats’ biggest international exports. His Grammy recognition, global

tours, and record-breaking success with Calm Down already cemented his place on the world

stage, but landing a FIFA World Cup anthem takes things to an entirely new level. It is a

moment many fans see as proof that Afrobeats is no longer simply “crossing over” it has

officially arrived.

Joining him on the song are two equally powerful global stars. LISA, known worldwide as a

member of BLACKPINK and for her successful solo career, brings her unmistakable star

power and massive international fanbase to the track. Then there is Anitta, Brazil’s pop

powerhouse who has consistently blended funk, reggaeton and pop sounds into chart-

topping records. Together, the trio represents different parts of the world, making Goals feel

intentionally global, just like the World Cup itself.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be historic in many ways. Hosted across the United States,

Canada and Mexico, it will feature more teams than ever before and is expected to attract

billions of viewers worldwide. Naturally, expectations for the tournament’s anthem were

always going to be high. FIFA World Cup songs have become cultural moments of their own,

with tracks like Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira and Wavin’ Flag by K’naan

remaining fan favorites years after their release. Because of this, comparisons to past World

Cup anthems were inevitable.

Online reactions to Goals have already been mixed, passionate and very loud. Some fans love

the idea of FIFA embracing a new, younger and more globally connected sound. Others argue

that the song feels different from traditional football anthems, saying they miss the

emotional, stadium-ready feel of older World Cup songs. Still, supporters believe Goals

reflects the sound of today’s music scene, where genres blend and artists from different

continents collaborate more than ever before.Regardless of where fans stand, one thing is undeniable Goals has people talking.

The combination of football, music and superstar power has already made it one of the most

discussed releases tied to the tournament. For Nigerians especially, seeing Rema stand

alongside international stars on a FIFA World Cup anthem feels like another proud moment

for Afrobeats and a reminder of just how far the genre has travelled.

Whether Goals becomes an all-time football classic remains to be seen, but for now, it has

successfully done one important thing: it has kicked off the World Cup excitement long

before the first whistle is blown.