The heavy metal band Mutoid Man, comprising members from Cave In, Converge, and High On Fire, have publicly noted that the official 2026 FIFA World Cup theme song bears a striking resemblance to their 2023 track 'Call Of The Void'.The band shared an Instagram post on July 3, pointing out the similarity between FIFA's anthem 'DNA' and their own work.

While they did not make a direct plagiarism claim, the post included a hashtag referencing their album 'Mutants', which contains the song in question.

FIFA's anthem, performed by Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion, and EJAE, was released on June 10 and debuted at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City.FIFA described the track as embodying the tournament's identity and unity.

Meanwhile, other official songs like Shakira's 'Dai Dai' have also been performed at events, with plans for a high-profile halftime show featuring artists such as Madonna and BTS.The incident highlights ongoing discussions about originality in music, particularly within large-scale cultural projects.