Palestinian-Chilean Star Elyanna has joined the official soundtrack lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with her new single Illuminate, a collaboration with Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez.
The release marks another major international milestone for the 24-year-old artist, who has become one of the most recognizable Arab voices in global pop music.
Illuminate arrives shortly after FIFA confirmed Elyanna as one of the performers for the ceremony before Canada hosts its opening tournament match on June 12 at Toronto’s BMO Field.
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The lineup for the event also includes Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble and Alessia Cara.
The song becomes the fourth release from The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album.
Earlier tracks included Lighter by Jelly Roll and Carin Leon, Por Ella by Los Angeles Azules and Belinda, and Echo by Daddy Yankee and Shenseea.
FIFA Expands Global Music Identity for 2026 Tournament
Produced by Canadian hitmaker Cirkut, Illuminate follows FIFA’s long tradition of pairing major international tournaments with cross-cultural pop collaborations.
Cirkut previously worked on global hits including Katy Perry’s Roar and Miley Cyrus’s Wrecking Ball.
The 2026 World Cup marks the first time the tournament will take place across three host nations: the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Organizers have increasingly positioned music as a key cultural element of the tournament experience.
“I am deeply proud to represent my culture, my country, and the Middle East, North Africa, and the Arab world on such a global stage … through this song Illuminate,” Elyanna said in a statement.
She added that the World Cup “brings people from all over the world together to celebrate culture and humanity”.
Illuminate was co-written by Elyanna alongside longtime collaborators including her mother Abeer Sbiat Marjieh, brother Feras Margieh and Lebanese-Canadian artist Massari.
The music video features montages of iconic World Cup moments and appearances from football legends including Diego Maradona and Ronaldo Nazario.
Arab Artists Gain Bigger Role in FIFA Music
The release also reflects the growing influence of Arab and North African artists in FIFA’s entertainment strategy during recent tournaments.
For the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Qatari singer Aisha joined Davido and Trinidad Cardona on Hayya Hayya (Better Together).
Artists including Balqees, Rahma Riad, Manal and Nora Fatehi also contributed to the Qatar soundtrack.
FIFA’s current entertainment direction has been strongly shaped by Moroccan-Swedish producer RedOne, who serves as the organization’s creative entertainment executive.
The soundtrack will continue expanding in the coming weeks.
Shakira is expected to release a new World Cup anthem titled Dai Dai alongside Nigerian star Burna Boy later this week.