Music has consistently played a vital role in the FIFA World Cup. Since 1990, the tournament has selected an official song each year, per Billboard. This year’s song is “Dai Dai,” performed by Shakira and Burna Boy.

Each team has selected its own anthem following wins, such as America’s choice of John Denver’s hit “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The World Cup has also featured a number of memorable performances.

On July 17, 1994, pop superstar Whitney Houston closed out the 1994 FIFA World Cup with a live medley of six of her biggest hits, including the iconic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” These are a few behind-the-scenes details of Houston’s performance.

Whitney Houston performs “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”

Houston put on an impressive show at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. She played six songs across a set spanning nearly 25 minutes. The setlist included: “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, “How Will I Know”, “I Will Always Love You”, “I’m Every Woman”, “So Emotional”, and “Greatest Love of All.”

Following the “Star-Spangled Banner” performed by Kenny G,........

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