Jihyo, a member of the renowned K-pop group TWICE, will be present in the music scene of the 2026 World Cup. The singer was officially confirmed as one of the voices of “Follow Me”, the official anthem of the tournament, whose release is scheduled for this Friday, June 12th.
International collaboration on the anthem ‘Follow Me’
The track “Follow Me” will bring together a global team of talent to celebrate the spirit of football. In addition to the K-pop star, the song will feature the powerful voice of Brazilian singer Ludmilla, known for her funk and pagode hits, and the participation of Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. Completing the musical cast are artist Adriana C and renowned Swedish-Moroccan composer and producer RedOne, a Grammy winner, who is also credited with producing the melody.
Football stars in exclusive music video
The visual impact of “Follow Me” will be amplified by a music video that promises a parade of world football icons. Among the big names already confirmed for filming are the legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo Fenômeno and the talented Moroccan Brahim Díaz. Players such as Federico Valverde, from Uruguay, and Denzel Dumfries, representing the Netherlands, will also be part of the project, adding a strong sporting shine to the visual production.
Another big K-pop cameo: BLACKPINK’s Lisa on ‘Goals’
K-pop’s presence at the 2026 World Cup is not limited to TWICE’s Jihyo. Lisa, a member of the BLACKPINK phenomenon, also lends her voice to “Goals”, another prominent composition on FIFA’s musical album. The track, which celebrates unity through sport, also features the talented Brazilian singer Anitta and Nigerian artist Rema, promising a vibrant cultural fusion.
Main musical contributions to the 2026 World Cup
Check out the songs and artists that promise to rock the next World Cup:
- “Follow Me” (official anthem):Jihyo (TWICE), Ludmilla, French Montana, Adriana C, RedOne. The music video will feature stars such as Ronaldo Fenômeno, Brahim Díaz, Federico Valverde and Denzel Dumfries.
- “Goals” (track from the album FIFA):Lisa (BLACKPINK), Anitta, Rema. The performance is scheduled for the third opening ceremony, on June 12, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time).
Ceremony details and venues for the 2026 World Cup
The song “Goals” will have its big moment at the third opening ceremony of this year’s World Cup, scheduled for June 12th at 8:30 pm (Brasília time). The stage chosen for the performance is the imposing SoFi Stadium, located in the United States. The 2026 tournament innovates by being hosted by three countries simultaneously: Canada, Mexico and the United States. This configuration will result in 104 matches played over almost two months, with individual openings in locations such as BMO Field, in Canada, the Azteca Stadium, in Mexico, and the aforementioned SoFi Stadium, in the USA, reflecting the grandeur and complexity of the event.
