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A look at FIFA World Cup songs

NPR | By Eyder Peralta
Published June 6, 2026 at 6:41 AM CDT

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.

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