EJAE’s “DNA” Stage Brings Korean Lyrics to the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

EJAE’s “DNA” stage became one of the defining music moments of the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, as the singer performed the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem with Andrea Bocelli in Mexico City. The performance followed FIFA’s release of “DNA,” credited to Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE, and placed Korean-language lyrics inside the tournament’s official anthem presentation. ¹

FIFA announced on June 11, 2026, that “DNA” had been released as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the song as centered on identity, unity and belonging. The same announcement said Bocelli and EJAE would perform the song for the first time at the opening ceremony in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11. ¹

EJAE’s “DNA” Stage at the Opening Ceremony

The “DNA” performance took place during the opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, before the Mexico vs. South Africa opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, as reported ahead of the event by The Korea Times. The report said EJAE, known for “KPop Demon Hunters,” was scheduled to debut the official theme song with Andrea Bocelli and other guests during the pre-match show. ²

After the ceremony, Korean reports said EJAE and Bocelli stood together on a circular stage surrounded by people carrying the flags of participating countries. Kyunghyang Shinmun reported that EJAE continued the song with Korean lyrics during the opening ceremony performance in Mexico City. ³

FIFA’s official YouTube channel later posted the opening-match performance under a title identifying Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta and EJAE as performers of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem “DNA.” Because the clip was posted by FIFA, it serves as the official rights-holder video record of the stage. ⁴

The main EJAE World Cup connection is therefore not only her participation in the anthem recording but also her visible role in the first live presentation of “DNA” at the tournament ceremony. The sources available identify Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE as the anthem’s credited performers, while the opening-match video title specifically names Bocelli, Guetta and EJAE for the posted performance. ^{1 4}

Key Facts About “DNA”

The structured details point to a staged rollout: FIFA announced and released the anthem, the opening ceremony introduced it live in Mexico City, and FIFA then posted the performance through its official channel. The reports also make clear that EJAE’s contribution included Korean lyrics, a detail emphasized by Korean media coverage after the ceremony. ^{5 3}

In FIFA’s release, EJAE said, “Being a part of the Official FIFA World Cup Anthem means so much to me.” The Korea Times also quoted her as saying that “representing Korea on this stage is such an honor,” linking the performance to her Korean identity as well as to the wider tournament platform. ^{1 2}

Korean Lyrics and Post-Performance Reaction

Korean coverage focused heavily on the sound of Korean lyrics at the opening ceremony. Hankyoreh reported that EJAE sang Korean lyrics in the latter part of “DNA,” while Kyunghyang Shinmun reported that Korean lyrics were heard during the World Cup opening ceremony performance with Bocelli. ^{5 3}

Asia Artist Awards / StarNews reported that “DNA” included Korean lyrics that EJAE added herself. The outlet also said EJAE posted a reaction after the performance on her social media, describing the moment as difficult to believe and an honor. ⁶

The available reports do not provide a full official lyric sheet, nor do they detail the complete division of vocal parts among all credited performers. What is clear from the source record is that the anthem’s studio release involved four named artists, while the opening ceremony stage highlighted EJAE and Bocelli, with FIFA’s official performance video also naming David Guetta. ^{1 4}

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