FIFA World Cup 2018 is only four days away, and the excitement levels amongst fans are sky high. Amidst all the uproar, the official video song of the World Cup was released, recently, too. Titled ‘Live It Up’ it features Hollywood star Will Smith, famous DJ Nicky Jam, and young pop sensation Era Istrefi in a starring role. The theme song of the World Cup saw it cross over 75,000 views in less than an hour of its release.

The peppy song also features the legends of the game that revolutionised the game in the bygone era. The highlight of the song is former Brazilian great – Ronaldinho, whose presence in the video pulls us back to the vivid memories of 2002 World Cup.

The vibrant scenes in the official video of 2018 FIFA World Cup depict the beauty of the host country, Russia, in a whole new light. It also shows glimpses of the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, which is also the official venue for World Cup 2018’s opening and final game.

Watch Official Video Song 'Live It Up' Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018:

The short video showcases iconic moments of the football matches and goal celebrations from the previous editions of football’s greatest extravaganza. It is pulsating to see the fans cheering for their national teams and them wearing their emotions on their sleeves; the scenes will give you nothing less than goosebumps.

The foot-tapping number will surely send any football fan into a tizzy. At previous editions of FIFA World Cup 2014 and FIFA World Cup 2010, too, the respective songs – We Are One and Waka Waka – were received well by the audience. This year, the FIFA World Cup official song is already ruling the charts.

Watch FIFA World Cup 2014 Official Song 'We Are One' Video:

Not to forget Shakira's peppy number, ahead of the 2014 Football World Cup, that made you want to shake your leg the moment you heard it. It was a huge hit amongst the fans too.

Watch FIFA World Cup 2010 Official Song 'Waka Waka This Time For Africa' Video:

The World Cup is less than a week away, and one can sense a breeze of excitement already. Russia will be locking horns with Saudi in the tournament opener on June 14. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates about FIFA World Cup 2018.

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