: It became the first FIFA anthem to reach #1 on the US iTunes chart, surpassing Shakira's "Waka Waka," which peaked at #2 [12].
: The song combines the three languages to promote a message of global unity and cultural diversity [14].
: "Tukoh Taka" (or "Tiki Taka") refers to the quick, short passing style in football, symbolizing the speed and coordination of players on the field [10].
: The track was produced by Play-N-Skillz, Gordo, and Sari Abboud [11].
"Tukoh Taka" is the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Fan Festival anthem [14], featuring , Colombian singer Maluma , and Lebanese artist Myriam Fares [6].
Released on , the track made history as the first official World Cup song to feature lyrics in English, Spanish, and Arabic [13]. Key Highlights
While the song was celebrated for its historic cross-cultural collaboration [10], it also faced controversy. Nicki Minaj received backlash from some fans and activists due to Qatar's stance on human rights and LGBTQIA+ issues [8]. Despite this, it was voted as fans' favorite new music on Billboard during its release week [15].