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
.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
”.“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
