Los Angeles hits high notes with its Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Sonic ID
Los Angeles-based producer DJ Flict is showcasing the FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City's diversity, creativity and international culture with a soundtrack that includes Mariachi trumpets and West Coast hip-hop.
Producers from FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities have come together for unique Sonic ID initiative
Groundbreaking project celebrates diversity, creativity and unifying power of sport through music
Los Angeles-based producer and artist DJ Flict has mixed Mariachi notes with West Coast hip-hop
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is expected to hit the highest of notes, from the sounds of jubilant fans in stadiums and sublime skills of the greatest players in the world to the historic first half-time show at the final in New York New Jersey Stadium. And the diversity and creativity of the global showpiece have been amplified by FIFA's unique Sonic ID initiative, which launched in March 2025.
Some of the most talented and influential producers from the 16 Host Cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States have come together to create bespoke Sonic IDs – audio brands that connect the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Host Cities’ respective communities in a unique and memorable way.
Each Host City selected a local producer to remix the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Theme, infusing it with the distinct rhythm, vibe and cultural essence of their city. Los Angeles has collaborated with Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and artist Chris 'DJ Flict' Aparri, who has created a soundtrack that mixes Mariachi notes with West Coast hip-hop.
"In this track, I used a live Mariachi-style trumpet. It's bold, emotional... it has a universal voice that brings everyone together mixed with hard-hitting drums and a touch of West Coast hip-hop, it just gave it that familiar LA sound I wanted and it's always about recognizing the city spirit," DJ Flict said.
"LA is a melting pot of cultures, ethnicities, styles and incredible vibes. My challenge was producing a World Cup anthem that would resonate with the city."
Fans will be able to stream, download and enjoy their city-specific Sonic IDs on popular music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and more, and watch each city’s Sonic ID visualiser on FIFA’s YouTube channel.
In addition, the full Los Angeles Sonic ID playlist is available on Spotify. The playlist brings together iconic California anthems, West Coast hip-hop, modern pop, Latin and alternative favourites, capturing the city’s energy, history and global cultural influence.
Artists include Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, The Beach Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg and Phantom Planet.