J Balvin Remakes Van Halen's 'Jump' as Coca-Cola's World Cup Anthem

The Colombian singer says reimagining the iconic song was 'like a puzzle'

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Colombian singer J Balvin has teamed up with Coca-Cola to create a new version of Van Halen's classic song 'Jump' as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Balvin initially felt trepidation about reworking such an iconic track, but he took a unique approach by adding a new Spanish verse and incorporating more of a Latin sound and passion for football (soccer). The reimagined 'Jump' also features contributions from drummer Travis Barker, singer Amber Mark, and guitarist Steve Vai.

Why it matters

As an official sponsor of the World Cup since 1978, Coca-Cola is looking to create a unifying anthem that can bring together fans from around the world for the global sporting event. Balvin's involvement as a major Latin music star aims to make the song resonate with diverse audiences, especially as the 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The details

Balvin wrote a new Spanish verse for the 'Jump' remake, with lyrics that translate to 'Football is our language / Here, we're all my people.' He wanted to infuse the track with more of a Latin sound and passion for the sport, rather than just doing a straightforward cover. The new version also features contributions from drummer Travis Barker, singer Amber Mark, and guitarist Steve Vai to transform the iconic Van Halen song.

  • The new 'Jump' anthem was released on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The players

J Balvin

A Colombian singer who is one of the featured artists on Coca-Cola's official World Cup 2026 anthem, a reimagining of Van Halen's 'Jump'.

Travis Barker

The drummer who contributed to Coca-Cola's new version of 'Jump' for the 2026 World Cup.

Amber Mark

The pop/R&B singer who is featured on Coca-Cola's 'Jump' World Cup anthem, singing the original English lyrics.

Steve Vai

The guitarist who transformed the iconic guitar part of Van Halen's 'Jump' for Coca-Cola's World Cup 2026 anthem.

Joshua Burke

The head of global music and culture marketing at The Coca-Cola Company, who approached J Balvin with the idea to reimagine 'Jump' for the World Cup.

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What they’re saying

“Our biggest moments in history, of happiness, surround sports. Of course music, but sport has this power (to) unite a whole country and vibe in a really positive way. So that's part of my DNA.”

— J Balvin (wbal.com)

“I'm really precautious when it comes to songs like this one. It's like touching the Mona Lisa.”

— J Balvin (wbal.com)

“It was like a puzzle.”

— J Balvin (wbal.com)

“Reimagining a song as iconic as Van Halen's 'Jump' came with a real sense of responsibility. All four artists leaned into the process as if this was their own single. Our goal was to create an anthem that celebrates the full spectrum of emotions of the tournament and feels just as powerful in a stadium as it does blasting from a car with your friends. We were able to do exactly that.”

— Joshua Burke, Head of Global Music and Culture Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company (wbal.com)

What’s next

The new 'Jump' anthem will be officially released on Friday, March 7, 2026 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The takeaway

Coca-Cola's decision to tap Latin superstar J Balvin to reimagine the iconic Van Halen song 'Jump' as the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup reflects the tournament's global reach and the company's efforts to create a unifying musical moment that resonates across diverse audiences.