— Published June 15, 2025

FIFA's new anthem by Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini

Football

FIFA Musical Ambassador, Robbie Williams has performed the new official anthem of the federation, entitled DesireThe song, composed with Karl Brazil, Owen Parker and Erik Jan Grob, was released on Saturday ahead of the opening match of the Club World Cup. It will be broadcast during all FIFA competitions, including the 2026 World Cup, at the time of the players enter the field.

Robbie Williams performs the title with Italian singer Laura Pausini“Having the opportunity today to compose and perform the official FIFA anthem means a real privilege, explains the artist on the authority's website. I wanted to offer a piece capable of conveying all these elements: passion, tension, pride and solemnity the moments before kickoff. Football and music have always been central to my life, and I get goosebumps just thinking about being able to bring these two worlds together on such a stage."