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England's World Cup anthem 'Wonderwall' climbs to #2 on global Spotify charts
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England’s fans and players adopted Oasis’s 1995 hit “Wonderwall” as an unofficial anthem after the team’s 4‑2 group‑stage win over Croatia in Dallas. The spontaneous sing‑along was repeated after each English victory, creating a viral moment that linked the crowd and the squad.
The song’s streaming numbers surged, propelling it to the second‑most‑played track on Spotify’s Global Top 50, behind only the tournament’s official song. In the United Kingdom it rose to the No. 2 spot on the Official Singles Chart and entered the top‑40 again after more than three decades. Harry Kane described the chorus as one of his favorite moments in an England shirt, while Noel Gallagher said “Wonderwall belongs to the people.” Liam Gallagher later responded sharply to a Brazilian critic who questioned the song’s use, calling the commenter an “idiot.”
The phenomenon illustrates how a classic rock track can be revived by a major sporting event, boosting both the band’s legacy and the cultural atmosphere of the tournament.