{"id":47375,"date":"2022-11-10T09:50:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T09:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milleworld.com\/?p=47375"},"modified":"2022-11-10T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T10:30:00","slug":"fifa-world-cup-list-competitions-official-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milleworld.com\/fifa-world-cup-list-competitions-official-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the 2022 FIFA World Cup With the List of the Competition\u2019s Official Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the countless hours watching, debating, and arguing about games to the nerve-racking moments that can make or break even the strongest of friendships, one thing is for sure, these next few weeks will be some to remember as the FIFA World Cup, and everything that comes with it, is finally back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set to take place in Doha from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18, it\u2019s been a long four years since the last iteration of the tournament. Held in Russia, it was Didier Deschamps\u2019 French national team that brought the golden trophy back to Paris almost 20 years after their first coronation in 1998. This time, the world\u2019s eyes will be directed towards Qatar as the Gulf State will be playing proud host to the 22nd running of the quadrennial championship, marking its first time being organized in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we\u2019re being honest, nothing says FIFA World Cup more than a last minute qualifying goal, except for maybe the competition\u2019s official anthem. Since 1962, every edition has had an accompanying song, serving as a celebration and de-facto soundtrack of this unique moment shared by fans of the sport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can probably imagine, this year will be no exception as for the upcoming World Cup, organizers have decided to not only put out one but three official songs to build up excitement as well as serenade aficionados through their journey over the month-long event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released in April, the first track released featured Latin-American singer Trinidad Cardona andNigerian multi-hyphenate Davido in collaboration with Doha-born vocalist Aisha. Titled <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hayya Hayya, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Together<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in English, the track racked up an impressive 26 million views on YouTube alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vyDjFVZgJoo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mere months later, reggaeton icon Ozuna and ex-Sexion D\u2019assaut member Gims made a splash by releasing what is known as the second FIFA-sponsored World Cup song, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arhbo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning \u201cwelcome\u201d in Arabic, channeling an uplifting mood and electric energy ahead of the football competition that is about to be upon us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e8laLiWolGg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounding out the official soundtrack is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light the Sky<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by a woman-led quartet that includes Moroccan star-in-the-making Manal, Iraqi singer Rahma Riad, Emirati soloist Balqees Fathi, and Moroccan-Canadian Nora Fatehi, whodeliver an empowering track that seeks to unite and bring the world together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4HKNdrBYS5k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we patiently wait for the festivities to kick off in less than 10 days, below, every FIFA World Cup theme song from the last 60 years to get you in the spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1962, Chile<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018El Rock del Mundial\u2019 &#8211; Los Ramblers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/84jZDpJHP3Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1966, England<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018World Cup Willie\u2019 &#8211; Lonnie Donegan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vn1ocjcD-ZE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1970, Mexico<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018F\u00fatbol M\u00e9xico 70\u2019 &#8211; Los Hermanos Zavala<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cQ3xtjr3GHg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1974, West Germany<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Futbol\u2019 &#8211; Maryla Rodowicz<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jnpB3hqgIX4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1978, Argentina<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018El Mundial\u2019 &#8211; Buenos Aires Municipal Symphony<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gMQxNKF86MY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1982, Spain<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Mundial &#8217;82\u2019 &#8211; Pl\u00e1cido Domingo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vwT1Xb4vMpQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>1986, Mexico<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018El mundo unido por un bal\u00f3n\u2019 &#8211; Juan Carlos Abara<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BA9ndnKsviI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1990, Italy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Un&#8217;estate italiana\u2019 &#8211; Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3lQWkRD8IOo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1994, USA<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Gloryland\u2019 &#8211; Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blackness<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9lyNR0UMVic\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>1998, France\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life)\u2019 &#8211; Ricky Martin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8BkYKwHLXiU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2002, Japan and South Korea<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Boom\u2019 &#8211; Anastacia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ouOgTXAT1yI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2006, Germany<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018The Time of Our Lives\u2019 &#8211; Il Divo, featuring Toni Braxton<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4aOxDHqWyK0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2010, South Africa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Waka Waka\u2019 &#8211; Shakira<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pRpeEdMmmQ0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2014, Brasil<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018We Are One (Ole Ola)\u2019 &#8211; Pitbull featuring Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TGtWWb9emYI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2018, Russia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Live It Up\u2019 &#8211; Nicky Jam featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kFMZUxX6K6o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>2022, Qatar<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bD4t9jD_Z1Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Hayya Hayya\u2019 &#8211; 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