Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
Summary
The song "Wonderwall" by Oasis has become a popular anthem for England football fans during the men's team’s 2024 World Cup games in the United States. After England’s recent wins, players and fans have sung the song together, creating a new tradition that brings excitement and emotion to the matches.Key Facts
- England fans and players have regularly sung "Wonderwall" after the team's World Cup wins in the U.S.
- The song is by the band Oasis, originally released in 1995 on their album (What's the Story) Morning Glory.
- Liam Gallagher, Oasis’s frontman, encouraged fans by saying "Cmon England cmon Wonderwall."
- Noel Gallagher, who wrote the song, said “Wonderwall belongs to the people” even though he is not an England fan.
- England captain Harry Kane called the singalong a favorite moment while wearing the England shirt.
- Traditional England football songs like "Three Lions" and "Vindaloo" are still popular but "Wonderwall" has stood out this summer.
- The song re-entered the UK singles chart due to its viral popularity at the World Cup.
- Experts say the song’s simple melody and emotional feel make it easy for fans to sing along and connect with the moment.
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