“Lighter” by Jelly Roll and Carín León set to kick off the tournament’s soundtrack.
FIFA has unveiled the first official song for the 2026 World Cup, titled “Lighter”, a cross-genre collaboration between American country-rap artist Jelly Roll and Mexican regional star Carín León, PUNCH Online reports.
Scheduled for release on Friday, March 20, 2026, the track is available for pre-save across major streaming platforms. FIFA announced the song on X, sharing an animated teaser video.
“The first song of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album, Lighter, by @JellyRoll615 and Carín León drops this Friday. Pre-Save now,” the governing body wrote.
Produced by a Canadian hitmaker, “Lighter” blends Jelly Roll’s signature country, rock, and hip-hop influences with Carín León’s regional Mexican style, reflecting the shared cultural identity of the tournament’s three co-host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The full Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album will feature additional tracks representing artists from across the Americas and beyond, continuing FIFA’s tradition of high-profile tournament soundtracks.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, marking the first edition with 48 teams and taking place across 16 cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
“Lighter” promises to capture the spirit of the tournament, uniting fans through music ahead of the world’s biggest football event.
