Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta and EJAE deliver spine-tingling anthem “DNA” as fans call it an “instant classic”

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening didn’t just begin — it exploded into emotion.

In a moment that had fans inside the stadium on their feet within seconds, legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli joined global hitmaker David Guetta and rising star EJAE to perform the official anthem “DNA”, delivering a performance that many are already calling one of the most powerful opening musical moments in World Cup history.

At 70 years old, Bocelli proved once again why his name sits among the greats. The moment his voice cut through the stadium, everything else seemed to disappear — replaced by a wave of pure sound, emotion, and anticipation.

Before a single football was kicked, the atmosphere had already shifted into something unforgettable.

David Guetta’s production brought a deep, driving energy that shook the stadium floor, building tension with every beat. Then Bocelli’s iconic vocals soared above it all — controlled, emotional, and instantly recognisable — sending a chill through the crowd.

Fans inside the arena described a surreal feeling as the performance unfolded.

“It felt like the whole stadium was breathing together,” one spectator said. “Then when Bocelli came in, everything just stopped for a second.”

EJAE added another layer of intensity, blending modern pop energy with the orchestral scale of the anthem, pushing the performance toward a cinematic climax that felt tailor-made for a global stage like the World Cup.

As the song built, so did the reaction.

Thousands of fans rose to their feet, phones in the air, voices joining in instinctively as the anthem reached its peak. What began as a ceremonial opening quickly transformed into a full-scale emotional moment — the kind of scene that spreads across social media within minutes.

Online, viewers who tuned in from around the world were just as stunned.

“Goosebumps from start to finish,” one fan wrote.
“This is how you open a World Cup,” said another.
“Bocelli at 70 still sounds unreal,” added a third.

The performance of “DNA” has already sparked huge praise, with many calling it a perfect fusion of classical power, electronic energy, and modern pop emotion — a combination that matched the scale of football’s biggest tournament.

While the matches themselves are still to come, one thing is already clear: the 2026 World Cup did not ease into its opening night — it arrived with a statement.

And that statement came in the form of three names, one anthem, and a stadium full of goosebumps.

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