The song most people mean is the FIFA entrance music played as teams walk out before kickoff. At the 2026 World Cup, that pre-kickoff track is “Titanium” by David Guetta featuring Sia.

What happens at kickoff

Before the match, FIFA has also used other music elements in the stadium, including the official World Cup song and anthem, but the one fans notice right before play starts is “Titanium”. Earlier in the tournament, some matches used “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project for the walkout sequence.

Why it sounds familiar

This is a stadium-production choice, not a team anthem, so you may hear different songs depending on the stage of the ceremony and the match itself. That is why people often remember the same “start of game” song even when the exact pre-match music changes.

Quick answer

  • Most common answer: “Titanium” by David Guetta feat. Sia.
  • Also used in the 2026 tournament: “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project for some walkouts.
  • Official FIFA music: separate from the pre-kickoff stadium track.

If you mean a specific World Cup year, the song can differ.