How 'Wonderwall' Became the Anthem of the World Cup

Oasis's 1995 hit has turned into a post-victory tradition among England fans and players this summer

Jul 12, 2026

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Oasis's 1995 anthem "Wonderwall" has become the unofficial victory song of this summer's World Cup, with England fans and players breaking into singalongs after wins, the BBC reported.

The post-match tradition has taken hold as a distinctly British ritual amid the tournament, with the BBC describing the track as "the perfect football song" for the moment.

The phenomenon reflects the enduring pull of the Britpop-era hit decades after its release, finding a new life as a communal celebration on the world's biggest sporting stage.

— Compiled from reporting by the BBC.

The American Times Press

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