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sports El Sudcaliforniano 2026-06-07

World Cup Anthems: From Italy 1990 to 2026, Only Shakira Repeats

Since 1990, when FIFA first introduced an official song for the World Cup in Italy, music has become an integral part of the tournament's identity. Looking back at the anthems from then until the upcoming 2026 World Cup, only Shakira has had the distinction of performing multiple official songs.

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