02 Jul 2026, 15:06
Officially, Wonderwall and becomes the England fan anthem
- After matches against Croatia, DR Congo’s “Wonderwall” was played with stadium-wide chants in England.
- During the moment when the national team’s emotions were at their peak, and Noel Gallagher wrote the lyrics to “Wonderwall.”
- Oasis replaced “Sweet Caroline” with one of the most popular football chants at the stadium.
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After the match, England’s pre-match anthem against Croatia, with Oasis’ “Wonderwall” sounding throughout the stadium in Dallas. The following moment proved the song’s staying power, as DR Congo’s 2-1 victory over England was sealed with the same chant.
Meanwhile, the match’s momentum continued to build, as England—DR Congo “Wonderwall” rang out and the stadium went wild. Captain Harry Kane’s Lions’ Den roared, as one and all sang along with the lyrics and the fans’ chants of “Wonderwall.”
Author Noel Gallagher also says he’s aware of the impact the song has had. “Wonderwall” was made for a football crowd, and the lyrics are still being sung with the same passion in stadiums.
Meanwhile, the match’s momentum continued to build, as England—DR Congo “Wonderwall” rang out and the stadium went wild. Captain Harry Kane’s Lions’ Den roared, as one and all sang along with the lyrics and the fans’ chants of “Wonderwall.”
It’s also worth noting the bigger plan: before the group stage match in Mexico, the England squad had already been thinking about the song’s potential and the team’s chances.
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