The quadrennial soccer (or fútbol, depending who you talk to) competition is upon us again: it's the FIFA World Cup! And while the World Cup is a sporting event, it's still relevant to the folks at Switched On Pop, because every four years a new crop of songs gets commissioned to drum up excitement for the games.

This year, the official song is by Shakira and Burna Boy, but offerings from IShowSpeed and a madcap collaboration between Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE, and Megan Thee Stallion also play the field. On this episode, Charlie and Nate explore them all – including the Shakira and Ricky Martin songs of World Cups past.

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Songs discussed:

• Shakira, Burna Boy – Dai Dai
• K'NAAN – Wavin' Flag
• Tears For Fears, Lil Baby – The World Is Yours To Take
• Jelly Roll, Carin León – Lighter
• LISA, Anitta, Rema – Goals
• Jung Kook, BTS – Dreamers
• Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE, Megan Thee Stallion – DNA (More Than A Game)
• IShowSpeed – Champions (WC 26)
• Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
• Shakira, Carlinhos Brown – La La La (Brasil 2014)
• Shakira, Freshlyground – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)
• Zangalewa – Zangalewa
• Ricky Martin, Pablo Flores – The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)
• Ricky Martin – Livin' La Vida Loca

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