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FIFA's US World Cup song faces fan criticism

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  • FIFA revealed the official US World Cup song "Lighter" by Jelly Roll and Carín León on March 20.
  • The song has faced widespread criticism from football supporters, with negative comments on platforms like YouTube.
  • France's World Cup song has been received much more warmly compared to the US song.

On March 20, the international football federation FIFA revealed the official World Cup song from host nation the USA. The song is "Lighter" by country rapper Jelly Roll and Carín León. It has not received a warm reception from football supporters.

A wave of criticism has washed over the song on platforms like YouTube, where the comment section remains open. Some reviews include jokes comparing it to the Titanic disaster and AI-generated music. In contrast, France's World Cup song has received a much warmer reception.

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