The song was released on 10 June 2026 as the anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the day prior to the start of the tournament, which will take place from 11 June to 19 July 2026.[3][4] The song featured French DJ and record producer David Guetta, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, South Korean-American singer Ejae and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion.[5][6] The song featured English, Korean and Italian languages.[7][8]
In a press statement, Bocelli explained the decision to participate in the song and the contributions of the various artists to the collaboration:[7]
"Football has been in my life for as long as I can remember, and will always hold a very special place in my heart. To be invited to sing the anthem of the FIFA World Cup and to participate in the opening ceremony is an honor that moves me deeply. It also fills me with immense joy and gratitude, to return to Mexico City, a city that has received me with such extraordinary warmth. And to sing on the Official Anthem alongside EJAE and David Guetta is a collaboration I will truly treasure. To FIFA, to the organisers, and to every fan who will gather in stadiums, living rooms and village squares across the globe, it is for you that we sing."