(FILES) This photograph shows the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy following the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Play-Off draw at the FIFA’s Home of Football in Zurich on November 20, 2025. beIN Sports will broadcast in France all the matches of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, to the detriment of the Ligue 1+ platform, which had nevertheless reached an agreement with FIFA, AFP learned on February 11, 2026 from several sources close to the matter. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
FIFA has presented “Lighter,” a cross-genre collaboration between American country-rap artist Jelly Roll and Mexican regional music star Carín León, as the first single from the Official World Cup 2026 Album.
The track is planned for release this Friday, March 20, 2026, with pre-save links already active across major streaming platforms.
The governing body announced the song on its X handle on Tuesday, accompanied by 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,” it wrote.
Produced by a Canadian hitmaker, Lighter fuses Jelly Roll’s signature blend of country, rock, and hip-hop influences with Carín León’s regional Mexican style.
The song aims to reflect the shared cultural identity of the tournament’s three co-host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Watch the teaser video of the song below:
𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩
Credit: X | FifaWorldCup
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The full official album is expected to feature additional tracks representing artists from across the Americas and beyond, building on FIFA’s tradition of high-profile soundtracks.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
It is the 23rd edition of the tournament but the first to feature 48 teams and will be hosted in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
