5 Iconic FIFA World Cup Title Songs So Far

"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" by Shakira (2010):

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"We Are One (Ole Ola)" by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Claudia Leitte (2014):

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"Live It Up" by Nicky Jam featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi (2018):

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"La Copa de la Vida" by Ricky Martin (1998):

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"Wavin' Flag" by K'naan (2010):

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