How ‘Country Roads’ became the soundtrack of the US team’s World Cup run
Summary
During the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. soccer team and their fans have been singing John Denver’s song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after matches. The song, which was originally inspired by a road in Maryland, has become a popular anthem for the team and supporters, including coach Mauricio Pochettino.Key Facts
- U.S. soccer players and fans sing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after World Cup games.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino joined in singing the song after a recent U.S. win.
- The John Denver estate said the song’s message works for people beyond West Virginia.
- The song was written by Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, inspired by a road in Maryland, not West Virginia.
- Bill Danoff grew up in western New England and was influenced by Appalachian music from West Virginia.
- Danoff and Nivert originally planned to sell the song to Johnny Cash before John Denver helped finish it.
- The song’s simple and relatable lyrics make it easy for large crowds to sing together.
- "Country Roads" has become a symbolic and unifying song for the U.S. World Cup team and fans.
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