The Tragically Hip, Charlotte Cardin, Nelly Furtado Team with Boi-1da for FIFA World Cup Project
Canadian artists including Alessia Cara, Nelly Furtado, and others are collaborating on a special album produced by award-winning Boi-1da. The project aims to support the Canada Soccer Foundation through the Perfect Pitch program, creating a FIFA World Cup-themed album for fundraising.
Project Overview
The album will unite music and sports fans with all proceeds benefiting youth soccer programs across Canada. It features a diverse lineup of Canadian talent such as the Tragically Hip, Alessia Cara, Charlotte Cardin, Loud Luxury, Nelly Furtado, and Zeds Dead. Notably, the Tragically Hip has given Boi-1da access to their entire music catalogue for this effort.
Musical Diversity and Aim
The project blends various genres and cultural influences through original tracks, collaborations, and reimagined songs. The album is scheduled for release ahead of the June 2026 FIFA World Cup.
"The energy around this project has been incredible. It's inspiring to see so many iconic Canadian artists come together. What we're creating isn't just an album, it's a cultural statement." — Boi-1da, Canada Soccer
Summary: A Canadian all-star lineup led by Boi-1da will release a FIFA World Cup album to benefit youth soccer, blending diverse music styles and iconic artist catalogues into a powerful cultural project.