J Balvin and Friends Unite for Coca-Cola's FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem
Looking for a global superstar to create a sports anthem? Look no further than Colombian singer J Balvin. He believes that sports have the power to unite a country and create positive vibes. J Balvin, along with Travis Barker, Amber Mark, and Steve Vai, has collaborated on Coca-Cola's official anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a reimagined version of Van Halen's "Jump."
Initially hesitant about the project, J Balvin took a unique approach to the song to avoid direct comparisons to the original. He added a new verse in Spanish, infusing the track with Latin love and passion for fútbol. The song's message of bringing people together is particularly relevant in light of current immigration issues.
The new version of "Jump" was released through Coca-Cola's Real Thing Records and features an anime-style video to reflect global cultural interests. Coca-Cola has a long history of producing anthems for the FIFA World Cup, with the goal of creating powerful and emotional songs that resonate with fans worldwide.
J Balvin hopes that people will feel the energy of the song and embrace it as a fútbol anthem. For him, it's always been fútbol, not soccer. The collaboration on this iconic song was a responsibility that all artists took seriously, aiming to create an anthem that captures the essence of the tournament and can be enjoyed by fans everywhere.