FIFA World Cup 26: Official theme song & Sonic ID release dates

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FIFA World Cup 26 will be a celebration of not just soccer, but music and culture too. Here is all the information involving the official theme song & Sonic ID release dates.

When fans of soccer think back to their best FIFA World Cup memories, the music of the time is often at the forefront of their minds. Some of the most memorable World Cups in history had iconic songs attached to them - Think Waving Flag by K'Naan or Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira.

As the biggest and best sport in the world, soccer has always infused a great sense of culture, with music playing a key role in building this culture. The next FIFA World Cup, which will take place in 2026, will elevate this auditory experience to new heights.


FIFA World Cup 26 official theme song

To get a sense of the feeling and vibe the USA, Canada and Mexico-hosted World Cup will bring, soccer fans have already been treated to the official theme song of the tournament. The theme song was released in May 2023, and it has been viewed over 2 million times already.


FIFA World Cup 26 Sonic IDs

Alongside the already iconic theme song, soccer fans worldwide will feel a part of each host city, due to the announcement of 'Sonic IDs'. A Sonic ID is an audio brand which is unique to each of the 16 host cities.

Each of the 16 host cities selected a producer of their choosing to remix the official World Cup theme song. The aim is for each producer to capture the essence of the World Cup, while paying homage to the host city in question.


Sonic ID release dates

Beginning on March 1 2024, each host city will take their turn to release its unique Sonic ID, thus building anticipation for not just the World Cup but for each of the individual host cities.

Each day for the first 16 days of March, a new host city will unveil their masterfully produced Sonic ID. Not only will the audio become available to fans across the world, but with each day, fans can elevate the experience by watching the visual components of the Sonic ID, via the FIFA YouTube channel.

Below is the schedule by which the 16 Sonic IDs will roll out to the world...

Host city

Sonic ID release date

Producer

Houston

March 1, 2025

Bombón

San Francisco Bay Area

March 2, 2025

Dan the Automator

Miami

March 3, 2025

Mr. NaisGai

New York New Jersey

March 4, 2025

Take a Daytrip

Seattle

March 5, 2025

Sango

Atlanta

March 6, 2025

Dallas Austin

Mexico City

March 7, 2025

Mexican Institute of Sound

Toronto

March 8, 2025

Hill Kourkoutis

Boston

March 9, 2025

Ben Zakharenko and Dayvin, Berklee College of Music

Vancouver

March 10, 2025

Grayson Repp

Kansas City

March 11, 2025

Tech N9ne

Monterrey

March 12, 2025

Toy Selectah

Philadelphia

March 13, 2025

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Los Angeles

March 14, 2025

DJ Flict

Guadalajara

March 15, 2025

Bautista

Dallas

March 16, 2025

Tre Nagella


MLS fans brace for FIFA World Cup 26

No matter where the World Cup is hosted, it guarantees one thing - millions, if not billions, of eyes. It is the biggest soccer competition in the world and arguably the most anticipated sporting event in the world too.

Therefore, fans from every nation, not just those taking part, will be on the USA, Canada and Mexico. It is time for the host nations to shine with a unanimous shared vision - Let's show them how we entertain in our neck of the woods.


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