It is believed that the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be a global event that has an impact on almost every country that participates, especially among those that do. The World Cup's official music assists in promoting the event.
These songs are used by sponsors and advertising to promote their goods and services during the World Cup. Songs are the ones from tournaments that stay with us the longest because they continue to reverberate long after the last whistle. Since the 1962 competition, the FIFA World Cup theme songs have been a major lure for fans worldwide. We'll examine five of FIFA's most enduring anthems and songs today. Before the World Cup 2022 even starts, we're going to tune you up!
Gloryland, 1994 (Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blackness)
This song captures the fervor and energy of an American anthem and all that is particularly American about the first and only World Cup to be staged on American soil.
Daryl Hall, an R&B/American rock singer and composer, teams up with Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental combo Sounds of Blackness to create a song that simply exudes soul.
Listening to "Gloryland," the iconic anthem for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was held in the United States, it's difficult not to feel patriotic.
La Copa la Vida in 1998 by (Ricky Martin)
The official anthem for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France was the song "La Copa de la Vida" by Puerto Rican pop artist Ricky Martin.
Not a single song even approaches challenging this one for the number one spot. The catchy tune and lively lyrics by Ricky Martin drew listeners in right away, carrying them along with the excitement and celebration that the World Cup brings.
La Copa la Vida by Ricky Martin was one of the most popular songs during the 1998 World Cup and helped his 1999 album reach the top of the charts. Every official World Cup theme song since has drawn inspiration from La Copa de La Vida, which has been certified platinum and gold around the world.
In 2010, Waka Waka (Shakira)
This song captures the fervor and energy of an American anthem and all that is particularly American about the first and only World Cup to be staged on American soil.
Daryl Hall, an R&B/American rock singer and composer, teams up with Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental combo Sounds of Blackness to create a song that simply exudes soul.
Listening to "Gloryland," the iconic anthem for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was held in the United States, it's difficult not to feel patriotic.
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We Are One in 2014 (Pitbull, Claudia Leitte, and Jeniffer Lopez)
Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Brazilian pop icon Claudia Leitte are all featured on the 2014 World Cup's official music, "We Are One."
Despite "We Are One's" lack of actual Brazilian culture and use of the Portuguese language, which has drawn criticism, it nevertheless manages to be a fantastic World Cup song. We Are One has it all: a powerful beat, a memorable chorus, and lyrics that want to unite the world.
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Live It Up in 2018 (Will Smith, Nicky Jam, Era Istrefi)
Russia 2018's anthem attained a new level of soccer fan acclaim when it was performed in front of 80,000 spectators at the Luzhniki Stadium prior to the France vs. Croatia World Cup championship game. Will Smith's involvement in the song and Era's Rihanna-like vibe. It is challenging to endure 30 seconds of ham without getting up and moving about. The upbeat attitude makes a difference. Consequently, despite its unpopularity, the song achieved its desired result.
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