Country music duo Dan + Shay delivered a powerful rendition of the National Anthem at the 2026 World Cup, adding a memorable highlight to the United States Men’s National Soccer Team’s opening match. The US team secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday, June 12. This historic win saw the US become the first American team to score at least four goals in a World Cup game, with Folarin Balogun also making history as the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a single World Cup match.
Dan + Shay, formed in Nashville in 2012 by Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, are known for their vocal harmonies and emotionally driven songwriting. The duo, who have produced chart-topping hits like “Tequila” and “Speechless” and collaborated with artists such as Justin Bieber, have built an impressive career despite revealing in 2023 that they nearly split due to burnout. Their anthem performance captured significant attention, with Fox Sports sharing a video that garnered over 700,000 views within three hours, drawing praise from fans. Celebrities like Tom Cruise and David Beckham were also spotted in the stadium.
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