Dai Dai World Cup Anthem Reaction | Did Shakira Actually Do It Again?! (Irish Songwriter's Take)

The official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026 just hit #1 globally for a second week... but almost nobody is talking about why it actually works. I'm watching this tournament from home, but this song completely caught me off guard. Dai Dai is Shakira's third World Cup anthem, co-written by Jon Bellion, one of the most fascinating pop songwriters working today. In this reaction, I break down: • why the chorus feels instantly universal • how five languages somehow become one emotional message • why the verses almost sound like a hymn • how it compares to Waka Waka from a songwriter's perspective, not just as a football fan If you love songwriting, pop production, World Cup music or simply want to understand why certain songs connect with millions of people, you're in the right place. I'm THEO, an Irish singer-songwriter making soul, pop and disco-inspired music. I react to the songs that genuinely move me and unpack the songwriting behind them, alongside sharing my own original music. ❤️ If you enjoyed this video, I'd love to have you here. Subscribe for more musician reactions and original music. My Music → https://theomusic0.kit.com/0b21a3a85f Instagram →   / theomusic_   TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@theomusiic_?i... Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kaR1... TIMESTAMPS 0:00: INTRO 0:58: First listen & reaction 2:15: Breaking down the songwriting brief 7:25: Naming all the players 8:37: Final thoughts #DaiDai #Shakira #WorldCup2026 #SongwriterReacts #IrishSinger #MusicianReacts #JonBellion #FIFAWorldCup #MusicReaction #PopMusic