Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” has been named the best World Cup song of all time by Billboard readers. 

In a poll published by Billboard on June 1, we asked our readers to vote for the best soccer anthem. The list included the 10 official songs released by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) since 1990 to today, from the first official song, “Un’estate italiana (To Be Number One),” performed by Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini for the 1990 games in Italy to the most recent “Dai Dai” for the 2026 match.  

The latter ultimately won the poll with more than 31 percent of the vote. Shakira’s own “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” which she recorded with Freshlyground for the 2010 World Cup, came in a very close second with more than 26 percent of the vote. 

In May, Shak and Burna joined forces for this year’s official FIFA World Cup song, blending Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón, and sending an uplifting message that’s true to the spirit of the sport. They even shout out some of the legends of the sport, including Maradona, Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, Beckham, Kaká and Messi. 

Moreover, Ricky Martin’s “Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)” recorded for the 1998 World Cup tournament in France ended up in third place with almost 25 percent of the vote. The euphoric and timeless bop ultimately became a defining moment in the Puerto Rican artist’s career with the song peaking at No. 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy for best Latin pop performance.

Other fan favorites included “Ole Ola (We Are One)” by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Claudia Leitte as well as “The Time of Our Lives” by Il Divo and Tony Braxton. 

See the full poll results below:

Milo J wrapped up his international La Vida Era Más Corta Tour in spectacular fashion on Saturday (June 6) in Mexico City, with a grand celebration of folk and urban music. The rising Argentine star conquered the Palacio de los Deportes with an explosive trap performance, which included a tribute to the late Argentine rocker Indio Solari and Colombian folklorist Totó la Momposina, both of whom passed away recently.

The South American artist’s debut at the iconic venue in the Mexican capital — his biggest concert in the country to date — gathered 21,000 attendees, according to promoter Ocesa. Milo J wanted to make the event unforgettable for himself and his fans, so the show was livestreamed on social media platforms, which he’d announced just hours before.

Considered one of the rising stars of Latin American music, the 19-year-old artist, whose real name is Camilo Joaquín Villarruel, took the stage alongside the Uruguayan band Agárrate Catalina — the same group he collaborated with for his April Tiny Desk performance — setting the tone for a colorful celebration.

“I want to feel this energy! How I missed this place, brother!” he exclaimed with emotion, prompting a wave of applause and cheers from the audience.

The nearly two-hour show began with “Bajo de la Piel,” a track from his 2025 album La Vida Era Más Corta. This was followed by hits like “Solifican12,” “3 Pecados Después,” “Retirada” and “Buen Día Portación de Rostro.” During “No Soy Eterno,” his 2023 hit produced by Bizarrap, he interacted with thousands of fans watching the livestream through a camera.

A tribute to the legendary Indio Solari, the leader of the iconic Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota who just died on Friday (June 5), came as Milo J wore a T-shirt featuring the cover of Oktubre (1986), the band’s legendary second album known for its Soviet-inspired aesthetic and references to the Russian Revolution. He also honored Totó la Momposina, who passed away in May, by projecting the face of the Colombian music legend on massive screens during the song “Cuando El Agua Hirviendo.”

Other Latin American icons, such as Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez and late Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, were also highlighted during Milo J’s performance, with their sampled voices appearing in “Jangadero” and “Luciérnagas,” respectively. Both tracks are also included on his latest album, which recently earned Milo J a record-breaking 13 Gardel Awards.

Saturday’s show in Mexico City followed his performances in Monterrey and Guadalajara (on June 2 and 4) and marked the conclusion of Milo J’s series of concerts across Latin America in recent months.

Peso Pluma and Kenia Os have called it quits. The Mexican artists shared a joint statement via Instagram Stories on Saturday (June 6), confirming that they have ended their relationship.

“Through this message, we want to share that we have decided to end our relationship, which comes to a close with love, respect and on the best terms,” the statement reads. “We have always prioritized our privacy and integrity as people, and we deeply appreciate the love we’ve received throughout this time. We ask that you respect our decision and privacy during this personal moment. Thank you, Kenia & Hassan.”

The breakup closes the chapter on a high-profile relationship between two of Mexico’s biggest young music stars. Peso Pluma and Kenia Os were first linked professionally through “Tommy & Pamela,” their collaboration on Peso Pluma’s 2024 album Éxodo. The flirtatious team-up — whose title nods to one of pop culture’s most famous couples, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson — arrived months before the pair went public with their romance.

The reggaetón-leaning track arrived during a key stretch in Peso’s crossover push, as Éxodo showcased his range beyond música mexicana. It debuted at No. 40 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart and later peaked at No. 20.

Kenia later referenced Peso during Billboard Latin Music Week 2024, saying that the collaboration had led to new opportunities to work with Mexican artists like Peso Pluma, with whom she recorded the hit “Tommy & Pamela.”

Neither artist offered additional details beyond Saturday’s statement. Read their full message on the second slide below.

Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio” who led Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, one of the country’s most popular and influential rock groups, died Friday (June 5). He was 77.

Solari, who had struggled with Parkinson’s disease for at least a decade, was found dead near an indoor pool at his house in the provincial town of Ituzaingó, about 30 kilometers (18 miles) west of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, authorities said, without identifying a cause of death.

His family confirmed his death on social media, saying they would hold a public funeral to allow people to bid farewell to the rock legend. Fans began gathering at his home, with some bearing flowers and wearing T-shirts printed with his nickname. Crowds filled a large plaza in downtown Buenos Aires to mourn, commune and sing Solari’s hit songs. People wept. Strangers hugged.

Eros Ruarte, 19, said he woke up Friday to his mother breaking the bad news.

“‘I said, no, mom, you can’t say that.’ I couldn’t believe it, that the Indio had died. … He is the biggest idol in the world. I grew up listening to him,” he said from the impromptu wake. “I heard his songs from my mom, my uncle.”

As the lead singer of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota — known more simply as “Los Redondos” — Solari became a countercultural icon for disaffected Argentines coming of age as their country transitioned from a bloody military dictatorship to a democracy characterized by newfound freedoms but also instability and hyperinflation in the 1980s.

During the consumerist frenzy that gripped Argentina the 1990s, under the free-market policies of then-President Carlos Saul Menem, Solari’s classic rock anthems, punchy dance tunes and cryptic lyrics gave voice to a spirit of rebellion against the excesses of capitalism and influences of foreign powers. Los Redondos released 10 studio albums, eschewing major record labels to maintain artistic independence.

The band broke up in 2001, but Solari found continued success as a solo artist, releasing five more albums under his own name that mixed mainstream rock and electronic influences and drawing hundreds of thousands of fans to parks and stadiums across Argentina.

At a massive concert in 2016, he announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. “Mr. Parkinson is nipping at my heels. But here I am,” he said. The crowd went wild. He later retired from touring, speaking candidly in interviews about the debilitating effects of the disease.

Tributes poured in from politicians, artists and soccer stars across the country.

The Argentine Soccer Association said Solari’s voice “became a popular rallying cry” and “echoed in the stands” of the soccer-crazed country.

The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, a prominent activist group which sought to find relatives who had been killed or “disappeared” by the 1976-83 dictatorship, said the singer “inspired society as a whole to doubt, to question and to think critically.”

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina’s former president who is serving a corruption sentence under house arrest, posted one of his famous lyrics on social media, popularized as a call to live courageously: “Just living costs you your life.”

Solari is survived by his wife, Virginia Mones Ruiz, and 25-year-old son Bruno.

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Boza to Serve as Panama’s Musical Ambassador for World Cup

Boza was named Panama’s official musical ambassador for the 2026 World Cup on Monday (June 1) in partnership with FEPAFUT, a major honor that places him alongside the national team during one of the most important moments in the country’s sports history. The artist, born Humberto Ceballos Boza, will play an active role in the national team’s journey, taking part in pregame events, matches, postgame celebrations and fan-facing activities. From June 15 to 28, Boza will accompany Panama during its group-stage matches at the World Cup.

“For me, this is a tremendous honor. Representing Panama through music and being able to accompany the National Team during such an important moment is something I carry with immense pride,” Boza said in a press release. “Soccer and music have something in common: they unite the country, make us feel like one voice, and remind us where we come from. Being there, alongside the team and alongside the people, is a blessing.”

Maná’s Alex González Gets a Met Spotlight

In a major win for Latin rock, Alex González’s drumkit from Maná’s 2023-24 México Lindo Y Querido tour will be featured in Musical Bodies, The Met’s new exhibition opening on Sunday (June 7). Loaned by the drummer himself and painted by artist John Douglas, the Día de Muertos-inspired piece puts Mexican heritage, rock symbolism and Latin music in the spotlight at one of the world’s most prestigious museums. According to exhibition materials, the drumkit “express[es] the group’s Mexican heritage” through “the iconic skull imagery of Día de Muertos.”

Hamilton, RaiNao & More Join YouTube Foundry’s 2026 Class

Colombia’s Hamilton, Puerto Rico’s RaiNao and Brazilian artists Amanda Magalhães, Franco, The Sir! and MC Luanna earned major global recognition when they were selected for YouTube Foundry’s class of 2026 summer drop, announced Wednesday (June 3). They join an international cohort of emerging acts from 11 countries spotlighted by the platform as some of the world’s most promising music artists. The honor further reinforces Latin music’s growing global presence, with YouTube set to provide funding, strategic support and development resources to help expand each artist’s reach.

Becky G has officially joined the list of famous Latin artists who took on the Hot Ones challenge.

The artist (real name: Rebbeca Marie Gomez) — a self-proclaimed spicy food enthusiast — shared her excitement with Hot Ones host Sean Evans about finally getting to be on the show, saying: “This is my Super Bowl.”

The Mexican-American singer came in confident in the most recent episode of the wing-sauce franchise, sharing a story with Evans of the spiciest food experience she has ever had.

“I remember being about 7 years old, and I was triple-dog-dared by a family member to bite a chili and rub it around my lips for 30 seconds,” she said. “My lips got so big, and I definitely had a reaction of sorts — but I got my 10 dollars.”

From Garlic Delight to The Last Dab: Thermageddon, Becky got candid with Evans as he asked her a round of questions about her childhood, her favorite Selena Quintanilla song, and shifting from an early career in English to becoming a Spanish-language pop star.

“The amount of research that you do for these is crazy,” she exclaimed when Evans asked if she still frequented Kelso Ranch Market, a supermarket in Los Angeles, to eat a paleta de sandía (watermelon popsicle) after school. “I remember shooting the ‘Becky From the Block’ video there and thinking I was hot sh–,” she recalled of the video, which included a Jennifer Lopez cameo.

“Becky From the Block” played a key role in introducing Becky to a wider audience with millions of YouTube views and establishing her as an emerging bilingual artist in 2013. Eventually, she released “Shower,” her breakout global hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 16 in 2014.

Though she was seemingly surprised by how hot some of the sauces actually are, she managed to get to the end of the challenge, with a few candid reactions along the way. “You can’t even enjoy that,” she said to Evans after biting into the 10th wing. She also suggested a taco spin-off to the host instead of just sticking to wings.

Becky’s Hot Ones visit aired just three days after another Latin superstar passed the spicy wings challenge: Colombian J Balvin, who also claimed victory in the June 1st episode.

Watch the Hot Ones episode with Becky G below.

Ryan Castro is hitting the road once more with his Sendé: The Last Dance Tour across the United States, Billboard can exclusively announce Tuesday (June 2). 

Promoted by The Touring Co., Awoo Team and Eventimlive, the 16-date trek will kick off Sept. 6 at the HQ2 Beachclub at Ocean Casino Resort in New Jersey, and wraps Oct. 10 in Las Vegas at a location to be announced. In the midst of the monthlong trek, the Colombian sensation will make pit stops in Boston, Orlando, Nashville, San Antonio and Las Vegas, to name a few key cities.  

The Sendé: The Last Dance Tour marks the second U.S. leg of his 2025 Sendé World Tour that  included concerts in Miami’s Kaseya Center, New York’s Barclays Center and Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, as well as a historic hometown show in Medellín’s Atanasio Girardot Stadium earlier this year. 

The new U.S. trek will be followed by his anticipated concert at Bogotá’s El Campín Stadium set for Oct. 31, a tradition he dubs as “awooween” in honor of his famous saying “awoo.” 

With his new tour leg, Castro will officially wrap his Sendé era that was powered by his 2025 albums Sendé and Hopi Sendé. The former was named one of Billboard’s 50 Best Albums of 2025, and the latter is home to “La Villa,” his collaboration with Kapo that reached No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart this April. 

“Seeing how these songs have connected with you has been something very special,” Castro tells Billboard. “I am happy to announce more dates and bring my music to new cities. Thank you for joining me in making my dreams come true.”

General tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on June 4 via The Touring Co.’s website. Pre-sale will be available from 10 a.m. local time on June 3, to 8 a.m. local time on June 4 with the password SENDE. 

See the new Sendé: The Last Dance Tour dates below:

Coca-Cola Flow Fest — Mexico’s biggest reggaeton party celebrating Latin urban music — unveiled its 2026 lineup on Monday (June 1). Headlined by Anuel AA, Tito Double P, Ozuna and Kali Uchis, the event is set to take place Nov. 28 and 29 at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, promoter OCESA announced.

The lineup also features standout artists like Chencho Corleone, Manuel Turizo, Yandel, Trueno, Farruko, Ñengo Flow, Zion, El Bogueto, Tito El Bambino, and more. Additionally, this year’s Flow Fest will include special guests: Grupo Frontera on the first day, and Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez on the second.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, home to Mexico City’s Formula 1 races, will once again transform into the global epicenter of perreo, hosting a star-studded lineup of world-renowned artists.

“This is THE call for everyone who wants to get their perreo on,” reads a post shared by Coca-Cola Flow Fest and OCESA on Instagram.

In previous editions, the Flow Fest has hosted icons and stars like Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Don Omar, Feid, Wisin & Yandel, Maluma, Rauw Alejandro, Sebastián Yatra, Rels B, as well as representatives of “reggaeton mexa” scene like El Malilla and Cachirula & Loojan.

This year will also feature performances by Tokischa, Kevin Roldan, Ken-Y, Clarent, Dei V, Alleh, J Alvarez, FloyyMenor, Yan Block, and Kybba.

The presale for Citibanamex cardholders will take place this Thursday (June 4), organizers announced. General ticket sales will begin the following day.

Check out the full lineup for the Coca-Cola Flow Fest 2026 below:

Bad Bunny kicked off his 10-date Madrid residency at a completely sold-out Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday (May 30) with a journey through Debí Tirar Más Fotos and some of the biggest hits in his catalog. Over more than two-and-a-half hours, the Puerto Rican superstar alternated among celebratory moments, cultural references and expressions of gratitude to a crowd that accompanied him song after song.

“It feels good to be here in Madrid,” he said during the first moments of the show. “Tonight, we’re going to sing a lot of songs we haven’t sung before. I hope you’re ready.” The statement set the tone for a night in which Bad Bunny allowed himself to reflect on different stages of his career, while the audience turned practically every chorus into a massive sing-along. The setlist included hits like “La Mudanza,” “Callaíta,” “Turista,” “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Me Porto Bonito,” “Yonaguni” and “Dákiti,” with the crowd maintaining their energy throughout the entire evening.

During several moments of the show, the star reminded the audience that it had been almost 10 years since he last performed in Madrid. His previous concert in Spain’s capital city was on July 14, 2018, at what was then the WiZink Center. The artist took the opportunity to thank those who have supported him since the beginning of his career.

“Coming back to Madrid and performing like this fills my heart,” he said before dedicating a few words to the fans who believed in him “from day one.” Later on, he insisted: “I will always remember this night as the night I came back to Madrid. Thank you for waiting for me for so long.”

One of the most special moments came during his segment in “La Casita” (his famous second stage built like a Puerto Rican house), where he spent several minutes interacting with fans in the front rows. The artist chatted with attendees, listened to their stories and took photos while the rest of the stadium watched every exchange attentively. Five fans were selected to join him after repeating the now-iconic phrase “Acho, PR es otra cosa” (“Puerto Rico is something else”), a ritual that has become one of the most recognizable parts of the show. Among the guests who passed through La Casita were actresses Esther Expósito and María León, as well as Italian entrepreneur and influencer Chiara Ferragni.

Another highly anticipated moment came with “Adivino,” the show’s traditional “exclusive song.” The surprise was revealed when Myke Towers appeared on stage to perform the track alongside Bad Bunny, sparking one of the night’s biggest ovations. Towers remained onstage for several more minutes and treated the crowd to a medley of hits, including “Diosa,” “Si Se Da,” “Lala” and “La Falda.”

Puerto Rico was ever-present throughout the night, from the participation of Los Pleneros de la Cresta to the artist’s constant references to his island. The audience was filled with pavas (traditional Puerto Rican hats), scarves, cayenne flowers and flags from various Latin American countries. “Just for today, we are all Puerto Ricans,” Benito said during one of the most celebrated moments of the concert.

“I’m ready to spend the next three weeks here,” he added later. The Madrid residency is part of the first leg of the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, which began on November 21-22 in Santo Domingo, Domican Republic. According to Billboard Boxscore data, the tour has already surpassed $200 million in revenue and is among the most successful of the year.

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Milo J Earns Top Prize at Argentina’s Premios Gardel

At just 19, Milo J made history at the 2026 Premios Gardel on Tuesday (May 26), becoming the most awarded artist ever in a single edition after taking home 13 trophies, including the coveted Gardel de Oro. His wins included album of the year for (La Vida Era Más Corta), song of the year and record of the Year for “Niño,” plus trophies spanning urban, folklore, hip-hop/rap and music video categories.

Accepting the night’s top prize, the artist said, “I want to thank everyone — especially those I don’t always have time to thank for everything they’ve done for me. I want you to know that, in one way or another, you saved my life. And to music, which saved me from not being happy.”

The Argentine star opened the night with a moving performance of “Niño” and “Luciérnagas,” backed by a children’s choir. He also added, “La Vida Era Más Corta was an album that, beyond what it may have generated in people, changed my life; mine and a lot of other people’s. I want to thank everyone, those I don’t always have the time to thank for everything they did for me. I want you to know that you saved my life in one way or another. And to music, which saved me from not being happy.”

J Balvin Receives Special Honor from New York’s Museo del Barrio

J Balvin was honored in New York on Thursday (May 28) with a special recognition from El Museo del Barrio for his “impact as a global artist and for his contribution to promoting and raising the profile of Latin culture worldwide,” says the statement. The tribute took place during a ceremony in the city, where the Colombian star attended with his partner, Valentina Ferrer.

Founded in 1969 in East Harlem, El Museo del Barrio has long served as a key cultural institution for Latin communities in the U.S. Balvin was honored alongside Agustín and Isabel Coppel and Uruguayan art historian Estrellita Brodsky, with the recognition presented after remarks from Vogue México and Latinoamérica editorial director Karla Martínez de Salas.

Shakira and Carlos Vives’ “La Bicicleta” Turns 10

One of the biggest Colombian pop hits of the past decade turned 10 this week. Released in 2016, Carlos Vives and Shakira’s “La Bicicleta” became a major crossover success, reaching No. 1 on Latin Airplay and Latin Pop Airplay, among other chart achievements.

“10 years ago we made this song that we called ‘A desperate vallenato,’ but when Afo Verde had the idea of sending it to Shakira … ‘La Bicicleta’ was born,” Vives captioned on Instagram on Thursday (May 28). “We have sung and danced to it around the world and we have been very happy. And well, what can I tell you, I am still the same messy-haired guy, on a bike that takes me everywhere. I love you Shak!!! Happy birthday to our song and thank you Andres Castro for creating it with us.” 

Watch the 1.8 billion stream video below.

New Podcast on the Birth of Salsa in NYC, Hosted by Rosie Perez

Salsa’s origin story is getting a fresh spotlight with Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York, a new eight-episode podcast hosted by Rosie Perez and produced by Futuro Media. Premiering Tuesday (May 26), the series is described in a press release as “the most comprehensive audio narrative yet made about the birth and wild heights of salsa, a genre that continues to shape global culture today.”

The podcast goes back to 1964, when a Dominican musician and an Italian-American ex-cop founded Fania Records in New York City, ultimately helping spark a global cultural revolution, according to the release. It chronicles the rise of Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades and the Fania All Stars, while tracing a legacy that runs through the artists dominating music streaming today, like Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, and Karol G.

Topics across the eight episodes include “the night salsa crystallized as an art form at the Cheetah Club in 1971, the Young Lords and FBI surveillance of Fania artists, Celia Cruz’s ascent to global icon, and the Afro-Caribbean roots of the music, the drugs, betrayal, and lawsuits that ultimately brought the label down,” according to the release.

Nicky Jam Returns to Puerto Rico With Two Sold-Out, Star-Studded Shows

A decade after his last performance on the island, Nicky Jam returned to the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (a.k.a. El Choli) on Memorial Weekend (May 23 and 24) with two sold-out El Regreso a Casa concerts. The back-to-back shows marked a full-circle moment for the reggaetón star, whose homecoming drew a multigenerational lineup of surprise guests including J Balvin, Jowell & Randy, Tito El Bambino, Zion, Cosculluela, Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, Lunay and Ñejo.

The pair of sold-out shows underscored Nicky’s everlasting bond with his native Puerto Rico and the genre’s roots. Framed as a celebration of reggaetón’s past and present, the event brought together key figures from across eras of Latin urban music on one of Puerto Rico’s most important stages.