Lighter (Jelly Roll and Carín León song)
2026 single by Jelly Roll and Carín León
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"Lighter" is a song by American singer Jelly Roll and Mexican singer Carín León.[1][2] It is the first single from the official album of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track was produced by Canadian producer Cirkut and was released on March 20, 2026.[3]
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| Single by Jelly Roll and Carín León | ||||
| from the album FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album | ||||
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| Released | March 20, 2026 | |||
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| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Universal Music | |||
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| Producer | Cirkut | |||
| Jelly Roll singles chronology | ||||
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| Carín León singles chronology | ||||
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| 2026 FIFA World Cup singles chronology | ||||
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| "Lighter" on YouTube | ||||
"Lighter" is a pop and rock song with country influences.[4][5] The song was met with heavy critical outrage from fans and reviewers and failed to chart on major music charts.
Critical reception
The song has faced criticism, mockery and backlash and was panned by both fans and critics for its role as the tournament's global soccer anthem, with it being compared to music seen in car commercials.[6][7][8]
Credits and personnel
- Jelly Roll – lyrics, composition, vocals
- Carín León – lyrics, composition, vocals
- Cirkut – composition, production, arrangement, background vocals
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Czech Republic Airplay (ČNS IFPI)[9] | 55 |
| El Salvador Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[10] | 5 |
| Honduras Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[11] | 4 |
