Desire (Official FIFA Anthem)

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    Desire (Official FIFA Anthem)
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Desire

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Desire is a 2025 single by Robbie Williams featuring Italian vocalist Laura Pausini. Announced in July 2025, it became the first officially designated FIFA Anthem and is scheduled for use across FIFA tournaments worldwide, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track debuted publicly during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where it was played ahead of each fixture as teams lined up.

The song was co written by Williams with Karl Brazil, Owen Parker and Erik Jan Grob. Recording took place in early 2025, with Pausini added as a guest vocalist to emphasise the project’s international scope. The release coincided with Williams’s appointment as FIFA Music Ambassador, a role created to integrate commissioned music more prominently into global football events.

Stylistically, Desire is built as a stadium anthem, combining a driving rhythmic bed with a broad, ascending chorus. Its lyrics focus on unity, pride and competitive spirit, aligning with FIFA’s intention to establish a universal pre match musical identity. Pausini’s contribution provides contrast to Williams’s lead vocal, underscoring the song’s cross cultural framing.

Music and football bring people together like nothing else, so being part of this is a real honour.Robbie Williams

Critical reception noted the song’s clear aim as an event piece rather than a conventional pop single. Its adoption as an official FIFA anthem positions it as a recurring element of major international tournaments, marking a notable extension of Williams’s work beyond the traditional album and touring cycle.

Lyrics

Dignity for the weak in the arms of the brave Robbie Williams
To the ones we lost and the souls they saved Robbie Williams
One thing unites us and the best is yet to come Robbie Williams
We know who we are and what must be done Robbie Williams

Despite the fury, the hope, the hate Robbie Williams
If the devil rides we will make him wait Robbie Williams
Love is the law, and it's raging like a fire Robbie Williams
You've got the ball, and you're driven by desire Robbie Williams

Aim high, fly by, destiny's in front of you Robbie Williams
It's a beautiful game and the dream is coming true Robbie Williams

(Viva Soccer, FIFA!)

One love, one kind, this life's in love with you Robbie Williams
You chase the sun and the world will run with you Robbie Williams

(FIFA standard time)

Cuando el diablo nos mire, tendremos valor Laura Pausini
A pesar de la furia y del rencor Laura Pausini
Nuestra ley es amor y arde como el fuego que veo Laura Pausini
No habrá dolor porque ganamos con deseo Laura Pausini

Aim high, fly by, destiny's in front of you Both
It's a beautiful game and the dream is coming true Both

(Viva Soccer, FIFA!)

One love, one kind, this life's in love with you Both
You chase the sun and the world will run with you Both

Feel the light of seven billion eyes Both
We're justified and it's our time Both

(FIFA standard time)

Feel the light of seven billion eyes Both
We're justified and it's our time Both

Dignity for the weak in the arms of the brave Laura Pausini
To the ones we lost and the souls they saved Robbie Williams

Credits

  • Vocalist

    Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini

  • Songwriter

    Robbie Williams, Karl Brazil, Owen Parker, Laura Pausini, Erik Jan Grob