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FIFA has unveiled “Lighter” as the lead single off the official soundtrack for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing together Jelly Roll and Carín León in a genre-blending collaboration.
Produced by a Canadian hitmaker, Lighter blends Jelly Roll’s signature mix of country, rock, and hip-hop with Carín León’s regional Mexican style, creating a soundscape designed to reflect the cultural diversity of the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The song is scheduled to drop on Friday, March 20, 2026, with pre-save options already live across major streaming services. The announcement was made on Tuesday via FIFA’s official X account, accompanied by a teaser animation previewing the track.
“The first song of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album, Lighter, by @JellyRoll615 and Carín León drops this Friday. Pre-Save now,” FIFA wrote.
The full official album is expected to feature a lineup of artists from across the Americas and beyond, continuing FIFA’s tradition of high-profile, culturally resonant soundtracks for the World Cup.
The Nation)
