Superstar Shakira has got World Cup fever ahead of next month's finals and has created an African themed song and dance for the big kick off.

The singer's new track Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) has been chosen as the Official Song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Shakira teamed up with South African group Freshlyground to create the Waka Waka dance chorus for the single but don't worry her hips still don't lie!

Goal.com - the world's largest new media football community - was one of a select number of platforms in which the official video for the World Cup single will be launched, showcasing it through its multiple editions.

All proceeds for the track, which is now available to download, will benefit FIFA's Official Campaign "20 Centers for 2010." Goal.com's partner 1GOAL are also involved with the project, which is championing global education for 72-million children who are unable to go to school.

"I am honored that Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) was chosen to be part of the excitement and the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup," said Shakira.

Shakira, who has sold 50-million records, has blended Afro-Colombian music styles and borrowed a popular marching chant from Cameroon for the chorus. Both Shakira and Freshlyground will perform together at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony on July 11th.

"African music is so inspiring and is poised to take its place on the global pop culture stage. I was proud to be able to work with one of South Africa's most acclaimed groups, Freshlyground," Shakira added.

"We are thrilled to have collaborated with Shakira on Waka Waka (This Time For Africa), especially as we feel that the song captures the spirit and energy of the African World Cup," said Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground.

The singer added, "We are certain the song will inspire people around the world to celebrate the gathering of nations at the place where it all started. Here in Africa!"

Colombia's award winning artist was recently named a 1GOAL ambassador assisting their campaign to ensure every child in the world has a right to an education. The project has attracted the support of some of the world's top names including Bono, Sepp Blatter, Hillary Clinton and Goal.com Founder and President Gianluigi Longinotti-Buitoni.

As official content providers for 1GOAL, Goal.com was uniquely placed to help support the launch of this video and promote the projects that it will support.

"The World Cup captures the attention and hearts of millions. We must use this movement to raise our voices for 1GOAL and demand that this generation of children have their chance to fulfill their dreams and live up to their full potential through education. I'm honored to be part of this incredible movement," Shakira told Goal.com.

She added, "Through '20 Centers for 2010' and 1GOAL, FIFA and its partners have committed to creating a lasting legacy of education for all - an issue that has been close to my heart for many years," said Shakira.

All proceeds from sales of the song will be poured into FIFA's Official Campaign of the 2010 World Cup '20 Centers for 2010.'The project is aiming to provide social change by building 20 Football For Hope centers for public health, education and football across Africa. It will also feature in FIFA's official World Cup album 'Listen Up!' and a Spanish language version will be released in certain markets.

Shakira added, "The FIFA World Cup is a miracle of global excitement, connecting every country, race, religion and condition around a single passion. It represents an event that has the power to unite and integrate, and that's what this song is about."

This article first appeared on Goal.com.