Less than 100 days before its start, the 2026 World Cup is also beginning to take shape musically. FIFA presented “Lighter”, the first song from the official album of the tournament that will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the participation of Mexican Carín León and the American Jelly Roll
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The single will be officially released on Friday, March 20 on all digital platforms and will serve as the starting point for a larger project that seeks to build the sound identity of the World Cup. As explained by the president of the international body, Gianni Infantino, the song “sets the tone for everything that is to come
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“Lighter” proposes a fusion of styles that combines elements of rock, country and contemporary pop, moving away in part from the traditional Mexican region that characterizes Carín León. The production was in charge of Cirkut, winner of the Grammy as producer of the year, which reinforces the organization's commitment
to a global sound.
The choice of artists responds to the intention of reflecting the multinational nature of the tournament. On the one hand, Carín León represents one of the most popular voices in Mexico today; on the other, Jelly Roll brings its weight to the American scene. This combination seeks to build a cultural bridge between two of the host countries
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The advance released on social networks gives a glimpse of the tone of the topic, with lyrics that point to freedom and improvement. “I've never felt this free before, I'm on top and I'm climbing even higher,” sings Jelly Roll in one of the
excerpts.
The launch of “Lighter” is also part of FIFA Sound, the platform with which the entity has been integrating football and music through official songs, live shows and content linked to each venue. In the coming days, more details will be announced about the full album, which will feature the participation of artists from different parts of the world
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In this way, the World Cup begins to build its official soundtrack with a proposal that aims to transcend sports and connect with audiences on a global scale.
