J Balvin and Coca-Cola Unite the World with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem: Jump
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 in a positive way, and that sentiment is reflected in his work. J Balvin is part of Coca-Cola's official anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a reimagined version of Van Halen's "Jump" featuring Travis Barker, Amber Mark, and Steve Vai.
When approached with the idea by Coca-Cola, J Balvin initially felt cautious about taking on such an iconic song. He wanted to approach it differently to avoid direct comparisons to the original. With contributions from his collaborators, the new version of "Jump" includes a new verse in Spanish that emphasizes the love and passion for fútbol, or soccer, bringing people together through the universal language of sports.
The release of the new "Jump" is a collaboration between Coca-Cola's Real Thing Records and Capitol Records. The music video, designed in an anime style, aims to reflect global cultural interest. Coca-Cola has a long history of producing anthems for the FIFA World Cup, and this new version of "Jump" is a celebration of the tournament's emotions and energy, designed to resonate both in stadiums and among friends.
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 goal of the anthem is to bring people together and create a vibe that resonates with fans around the world. So, get ready to jump to the beat of this new anthem and celebrate the spirit of fútbol with J Balvin and Coca-Cola.