FIFA has unveiled “Lighter”, the first official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the beginning of the tournament’s official soundtrack rollout.
The track is a cross-genre collaboration between American country-rap artist Jelly Roll and Mexican regional music star Carín León. It is scheduled for release on Friday, March 20, 2026, with pre-save links already available on major streaming platforms.
FIFA announced the song on its official X account on Tuesday, accompanied by an animated teaser video. The organization encouraged fans to pre-save the track ahead of its release.
Produced by a Canadian hitmaker, “Lighter” blends Jelly Roll’s signature mix of country, rock, and hip-hop with Carín León’s regional Mexican sound, reflecting the cultural diversity of the tournament’s three co-host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The song is part of the Official World Cup 2026 Album, which is expected to feature contributions from artists across the Americas and beyond, continuing FIFA’s tradition of high-profile, cross-genre soundtracks that celebrate the global nature of football.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams and will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.