By Carlos Passage
“Jump,” the most pop-oriented song by the supergroup Van Halen, which reached number 1 on the Hot 100 in 1984, has been transformed into a cover fused with urban, R&B, and rock, and is now Coca-Cola’s new anthem.
Coca-Cola has released its new anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: a reimagined version of Van Halen’s iconic 1980s hit, “Jump,” performed by superstar J Balvin and acclaimed R&B/Hip Hop singer-songwriter Amber Mark, along with legendary guitarist Steve Vai and Blink-182 drummer and producer Travis Barker.
The song was released through Real Thing Records and Capitol Records.
Along with the single’s release, the official music video for “Jump,” with art direction and design by McFlyy, debuted on the giant screens of Paramount in Times Square.
This innovative collaboration reimagines the iconic rock anthem with a vibrant and stylized perspective, featuring animations of J Balvin, Amber Mark, Steve Vai, and Travis Barker. The video also includes a special animated appearance by soccer star Lamine Yamal.
Released in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the track celebrates the full spectrum of emotions that define the tournament—from euphoria to profound sadness—and the shared passion that unites fans worldwide.
Coca-Cola has been an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup since 1978.
“For me, music has always been about bringing people from different countries and cultures together, and ‘Jump’ is precisely about that shared energy,” says J Balvin in the press release. “Collaborating with Coca-Cola on the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem was a natural fit: it’s about emotion, energy, and creating something authentic. This song celebrates life and the present moment.”
“Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ is one of those exceptional songs that transcends generations, so approaching it was done with a lot of respect,” says Amber Mark. “Being able to honor the original while giving it a modern perspective was incredibly special. I’m excited to be a part of a track that connects the past and present in such an inspiring and powerful way, and I hope fans feel that energy for many years to come.”
Van Halen’s “Jump” was number 1 in 1984. In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked “Jump” number 177 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
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