[5][6] Fares said in a statement: "'Tukoh Taka', the song that I was honored to participate in its composition, arrangement, and choreography, made me more passionate about it, in addition to working alongside two of my favorite international artists, Nicki Minaj and Maluma.

The inclusion of Arabic lyrics particularly emphasized the host nation’s desire to represent Middle Eastern culture on an international stage, aligning with the World Cup’s overall theme of bringing people together.

[11][12] Forbes's writer Chris Malone Méndez said the pairing of the two international artists with the Arab singer "was a natural choice for optimal global reach" however while song was praised for representing diversity, it also received criticism.

[14] After the announcement of their collaboration for the World Cup anthem, the three artists were criticised for choosing to be paid to sing a song in an Emirate whose internal policies violate LGBT rights and support perceived slavery.

[20] Some critics [21]highlighted that the artists’ attire in the music video conflicted with Qatar’s traditional dress norms, sparking debates about balancing modernity with cultural representation.