FIFA has announced “Lighter,” a collaborative track by American country-rap artist Jelly Roll and Mexican regional music star Carín León, as the debut single from the official album for the 2026 World Cup.
The song is set to be released on Friday, March 20, 2026, with pre-save options already made available across major music streaming platforms ahead of its launch.
The reveal was shared on Tuesday via FIFA’s official X account, alongside an animated teaser video introducing the project.
“The first song of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album, Lighter, by JellyRoll615 and Carín León drops this Friday. Pre-Save now,” the post stated.
“Lighter” marks the beginning of the tournament’s official soundtrack rollout, which is anticipated to include a wide array of international artists reflecting the global nature of the competition.
