FIFA Celebrates Kylian Mbappe’s ‘Blockbuster’ Entry with Pakistani Song

FIFA made headlines by featuring the popular Punjabi song “Blockbuster” during the entrance of French football sensation Kylian Mbappe onto the field. This event is seen as a major milestone for Pakistani music, as it gains recognition on a global scale. Musician Xulfi shared his joy on Instagram, expressing delight that Pakistan’s cultural impact is now reaching international platforms. The occasion signifies a significant moment where Pakistani music is celebrated and appreciated beyond its traditional borders, resonating with diverse audiences worldwide through the power of sports and music collaboration.

Mbappe, considered one of the greats of the game, failed to see France to the final of the ongoing Euro Cup 2024 after his side lost to Spain 2-1 in the semifinal of the tournament on Wednesday. France disappointed fans by completing fewer passes than Spain and keeping possession of the ball only 41 percent throughout the game. 

On Tuesday, FIFA posted a video on TikTok highlighting Mbappe’s on-field heroics over the years. Pakistani TikTok users were delighted to see the football governing body used the hit Coke Studio song “Blockbuster” from their country as background music for the reel. 

The groovy, upbeat song featuring singer Umair Butt, rapper Faris Sharif and a Lahore-based musical group “The Gharwi Group,” has gone viral since it was released last month. The hit song has garnered over 19 million views on YouTube since it was released in May.