Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin and Xavi Join Telemundo to Celebrate the Power and Passion of Fútbol’s Biggest Stage
Titled “Somos Más” the Song Will Serve as an Anthem for Telemundo’s Coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26™
MIAMI, Fla. – Oct. 6, 2025 – Telemundo partners with Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin and Xavi to produce the network’s official song for the FIFA World Cup 26™, premiering at the upcoming 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented LIVE on Telemundo on Thursday, October 23 at 8pm/7c, and streaming on the Telemundo App and Peacock.
“Somos Más” features an all-star collaboration that celebrates the fast-approaching historic tournament and the diversity of its fandom, building excitement and anticipation leading up to the World Cup. The collaboration brings together the powerful sounds of award-winning artists including world-renowned Colombian king of Vallenato, Carlos Vives; Argentinian urban pop superstar, Emilia; Puerto Rico’s reggaeton rapper, singer and producer, Wisin; and Xavi, the young Mexican-American singer-songwriter in the subgenre of romantic tumbados.
“Telemundo’s World Cup anthem is more than a song – it’s a celebration,” said Francisco “Cisco” Suarez, Executive Vice President, Primetime Unscripted & Specials, Telemundo. “By bringing together these artists from four vibrant Latin American countries, we’re showcasing the richness and diversity of Latino culture while delivering a powerful message of unity, peace, and joy.”
The single echoes the unifying message “We Are 26” that supports the FIFA World Cup 26™ celebration of football and diversity, inviting everyone to be a part of it. It takes inspiration from popular Latin genres and instruments to make a unique sound that will serve as an anthem for the network’s coverage of the World Cup.
“This anthem is a tribute to the global spirit of fútbol and the communities we serve,” said Joaquin Duro, Executive Vice President, Sports, Telemundo. “As the exclusive Spanish-language home of the World Cup on television in the United States, we are committed to delivering the most authentic and relevant coverage of this historic tournament. Somos Más is one of many efforts that will elevate the fan experience and bring audiences even closer to the game.”
The lyrics of “Somos Más” deliver a powerful message of unity, pride and global connection through fútbol, inviting fans to wear their team colors, raise their voices and celebrate together. The chorus “Cada vez, somos más” becomes a rallying cry for inclusion, peace and freedom. Verses by Carlos Vives and Xavi reflect the emotional memory of unforgettable matches, while Emilia’s vocals and Wisin’s high-energy verses underscore the passion, urgency and rhythm of the World Cup. From street chants to stadium anthems, the lyrics capture the soul of a sport that belongs to everyone, everywhere.
Telemundo will broadcast all 104 matches live—92 on Telemundo and 12 on Universo—marking the most men’s World Cup matches ever aired on a broadcast network in U.S. media history, regardless of language. Every match will stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo App. With in-venue presence at each of the 104 matches, this will be Telemundo’s most extensive footprint ever enhancing expanded pre-game, halftime, and post-match coverage across platforms.
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About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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