The first official World Cup anthem (for the 1962 tournament) translates as “The World Cup Rock” and they aren’t lying. It’s ...

Check out all of the official songs released by FIFA since 1990 to today, and vote for your favorite one below.

Every four years, the World Cup arrives like a chic, summer-spanning version of the Super Bowl. And just like its American ...

Here are the World Cup songs throughout the years that were officially adopted by FIFA, including Shakira's "Waka Waka," ...

Every four years, when the World Cup rolls around, we’re treated to more than just the biggest spectacle in sports—we get a whole wave of new additions that come with it. There are new mascots (from ...

While Waka Waka remains iconic for its universal appeal, other songs like The Cup of Life and Wavin' Flag evoke strong emotions.

What makes a good World Cup anthem? Since the early '90s, FIFA officials have commissioned an official song for each World Cup. Some have been duds, while others turned into global hits.

I have not historically cared about soccer, but after spending a week in Italy—where World Cup excitement is already at a fever pitch, several weeks before the tournament officially begins on June ...

Shakira has a new World Cup song being released Thursday. What are the elements of a good World Cup anthem — and why has Shakira been so successful at it?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pulled no punches when discussing the potential impact of this year’s World Cup, claiming “This will not just be the greatest football event, this will be the greatest ...

Whenever, wherever, Shakira always delivers. She's there, and we're near. And that's the deal, dearest readers. You'll never have to wonder. What's continually remarkable about the Colombian ...

Scotland’s World Cup songs show how you can’t manufacture a unifying anthem in a broken, over‑marketed culture, writes ...