# Wonderwall becomes England's World Cup anthem

The Oasis song "Wonderwall" has been adopted by England football fans as their unofficial anthem for the World Cup. The song's resurgence is driven by its nostalgic appeal and lyrics that resonate with supporters. This cultural shift highlights how music can unify and energize fans during major sporting events.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2wllrlrxgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:01:35 GMT

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0ey24q42w2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:36:43 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cd7p11pl9jpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:04:34 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/04/wonderwall-england-world-cup-anthem) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:12 GMT