Blackpink member Lisa has been named to an official FIFA World Cup project. As a global star representing K-pop joins the official World Cup album, the attention of music fans and soccer fans around the world is focused on it at the same time.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) said in an official press release on the 22nd (Korea time) that Blackpink member Lisa (LISA) announced the World Cup official album track "Goals" together with Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta and Nigerian artist Rema (Rema).
This song was released as the latest track on the "2026 FIFA World Cup official album" and was officially released on global music platforms through SALXCO UAM and Def Jam Recordings.
FIFA described the song as the piece that most symbolically shows the "moment of global music" that the World Cup pursues. In fact, "Goals" actively combines genres at the center of the global music market such as Latin pop, afrobeats and K-pop.
Production was handled by Grammy-winning Cirkut. It is evaluated that through rhythm-centered sounds that cross regional and genre boundaries, the song captures the World Cup's distinctive massive energy and global festive atmosphere.
In particular, this song is not limited to just a digital release. "Goals" is scheduled to be revealed in its first live performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, to be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12.
Lisa also did not hide her excitement about participating in the World Cup project.
Lisa told FIFA, "I am truly happy and excited to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup official album," and said, "I believe music always has the power to connect people around the world. It was a great honor for me to be able to work with Anitta and Rema."
Brazilian Anitta also emphasized the special meaning.
Anitta said, "The World Cup is a very emotional thing for Brazilians," and added, "I have many wonderful memories related to the World Cup since I was young, and now it is truly special to be able to take part in a piece of World Cup history."
Rema also said, "The very fact that artists from three continents met in one song is itself a meaningful moment," and explained, "I wanted to show the feeling of world music being connected as one."
FIFA is currently sequentially releasing official album projects ahead of the World Cup opening. Global artists such as American singer Jelly Roll, Mexican singer Belinda, Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee and Colombian star Shakira have already confirmed their participation.
This is the second time a K-pop artist has participated in a FIFA World Cup project. Previously, BTS confirmed participation in the World Cup final halftime show, creating a worldwide sensation.
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