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DNA (More Than a Game)

"DNA (More Than a Game)" is a song by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, French DJ and record producer David Guetta, South Korean and American singer-songwriter Ejae and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. An EDM, power pop and hip hop song with arena rock elements, it was released on 10 June 2026 as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and is included in the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album (Opening Ceremony Edition).[1][2][3]

"DNA (More Than a Game)"
Single by Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Ejae and Megan Thee Stallion
from the album Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album (Opening Ceremony Edition)
Language
  • English
  • Italian
  • Korean
Released10 June 2026 (2026-06-10)
Genre
Length2:56
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Guetta
  • Timofey Reznikov
  • Damiani
  • Conor Ross
  • Fast Boy
  • Tuinfort
David Guetta singles chronology
"Run Run River (Angels Above Me)"
(2026)		 "DNA (More Than a Game)"
(2026)
Andrea Bocelli singles chronology
"Rimani Qui"
(2024)		 "DNA (More Than a Game)"
(2026)
Ejae singles chronology
"Time After Time"
(2026)		 "DNA (More Than a Game)"
(2026)
Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology
"B.B.B."
(2026)		 "DNA (More Than a Game)"
(2026)
2026 FIFA World Cup singles chronology
"Siir Siir"
(2026)		 "DNA (More Than a Game)"
(2026)
Music video
"DNA (More Than a Game)" on YouTube

Background and release

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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.[4][5] 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.[6][7] The song featured English, Korean and Italian languages.[8][9]

In a press statement, Bocelli explained the decision to participate in the song and the contributions of the various artists to the collaboration:[8]

"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."

Live performance

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On 11 June 2026, Andrea Bocelli and Ejae performed the song live during the opening ceremony of the World Cup. David Guetta appeared via prerecorded video.[10]

Charts

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Chart performance for "DNA (More Than a Game)"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11]64
Germany (GfK)[12]71
Global Excl. US (Billboard)[13] 138
Netherlands (Single Tip)[14] 3
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 12
South Korea (Circle)[16] 195
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[17] 68
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18]53
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[19] 18
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[20]17
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[21]9
Venezuela Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[22]5

Release history

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Release history and formats for "DNA (More Than a Game)"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 10 June 2026
Italy 16 June 2026 Radio airplay Island [23]

References

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  1. ↑ Segura, Areli (10 June 2026). "¡De 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' al Mundial 2026! EJAE brilla en 'DNA', el nuevo Himno oficial de la FIFA". Los 40 (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Andrea Bocelli, EJAE y David Guetta protagonizan un nuevo himno oficial del Mundial". El Universal (in Spanish). 10 June 2026. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Shakira kickstarts World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "FIFA lanza nuevo himno oficial: Andrea Bocelli, EJAE y David Guetta unen sus voces por el Mundial". El Sol de México (in Spanish). 10 June 2026. Archived from the original on 10 June 2026. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Saponara, Michael (10 June 2026). "Megan Thee Stallion, David Guetta, EJAE & Andrea Bocelli Team Up for FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem 'DNA': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Andrea Bocelli e David Guetta insieme per l'inno dei Mondiali". Rockol (in Italian). 10 June 2026. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "FIFA has recruited a star-studded cast of Megan Thee Stallion, David Guetta, Andrea Bocelli and Huntr/X's Ejae for a global dance anthem titled DNA". News.com.au. 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Maestro Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion & EJAE Team Up for Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Anthem". iHeart Radio. 10 June 2026. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Coupe du monde 2026 : avec Andrea Bocelli et David Guetta, la Fifa présente l'hymne officiel du Mondial". Le Figaro (in French). 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Lang, Robert (11 June 2026). "FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony In Photos: Shakira, Bocelli, Ejae & Tyla Peform[sic]". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Andrea Bocelli x David Guetta / Ejae x Megan Thee Stallion – DNA (More Than A Game)" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Andrea Bocelli Chart History (Billboard Global Excl. US)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "DC Tip 30 – 20/06/2026" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 19 June 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Digital Chart: 2026 Weeks 25". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on 25 June 2026. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 25, 2026". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "Andrea Bocelli x David Guetta / Ejae x Megan Thee Stallion – DNA (More Than a Game)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 19/6/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Andrea Bocelli Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "Andrea Bocelli Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "Top 20 Venezuela Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  23. ↑ Mancabelli, Alice (17 June 2026). "DNA (More Than A Game) (FIFA World Cup 2026) - Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, EJAE, Megan Thee Stallion". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved 18 June 2026.
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