Singer Jennifer Lopez aka JLo, who was supposed to perform the official song of this year’s World Cup at the opening ceremony this week has pulled out.

“Regretfully Jennifer Lopez will not be attending this year’s World Cup opening ceremonies,” her rep told foreign media in a statement late Sunday night.

Lopez teamed up with rapper Pitbull and Brazilian star Claudia Leitte to record Brazil 2014′s official song, “We Are One (Ola Ola).”

The trio was slated to perform at the tournament’s opening ceremony ahead of the host’s first match with Croatia on Sao Paulo on Thursday.

The World Cup song has been a tradition since the 1966 World Cup in England, when a song dedicated to tournament mascot, a lion named “World Cup Willie” was released.

Four years ago, it was Shakira telling the world to “Waka Waka” ahead of South Africa 2010.

Soon after the song was released, Pit Bull, who has previously worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias, spoke of his joy at being involved in the project.

“I’m honored to join Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte at the FIFA World Cup to bring the world together,” said Pitbull. “I truly believe that this great game and the power of music will help unify us, because we are best when we are one.”

Pitbull has released a video for the official song of the 2014 World Cup, "We Are One (Ole Ola)" — which is to say, Pitbull has just released a Pitbull music video.

People dance, Pitbull raps and sings, and girls in minimal clothing abound. Pictures of Brazilian flags and soccer players are meant to serve as a general backdrop, but it's mostly just Pitbull reminding us that we are one.

Jennifer Lopez is also on scene, but she probably spent more time in hair and makeup than she did in the studio recording her very brief part. The video/song also features Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte, who unequivocally steals the show.

Sorry, Pitbull — we liked the message, but it's hard to beat Shakira's 2010 World Cup song.

The 2014 World Cup Finals will be held starting on July 13 in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium.

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