Why England Fans Are Singing Oasis Song Wonderwall at World Cup 2026

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He also gains valuable experience as a volunteer match reporter for the Loughborough Foxes WFC. Covering live events has helped Josh improve his storytelling skills and given him a closer insight into the game. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account England's 2026 World Cup campaign got off to the perfect start with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, and the celebrations in the immediate aftermath were given as much attention as the match itself.

As the Three Lions players made their way over to thank the travelling fans after the game, Oasis' Wonderwall rang out around the stadium, with thousands of supporters belting out the 1995 classic together.

Several of Thomas Tuchel's men were visibly moved by the moment, with a few even joining in. It quickly became a standout image of the tournament for England fans, and opened up plenty of conversation about how it was added to England’s array of songs and chants.

England have a long list of songs and chants, all of which will be sung at major tournaments. Check out our guide for the complete songbook.

The song wasn't a spontaneous fan choice picked up on the night. Every country at the tournament was asked to submit a playlist of songs to be played in the stadium before and after their matches, and England's selection, put together in consultation with fan groups, included Wonderwall alongside The Beatles' Hey Jude and, of course, Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline.

'Chase the Sun' by Planet Funk was heard four times in Dallas on Wednesday night as England beat Croatia 4-2.

While all three got an airing after the Croatia win, it was Oasis' track that clearly resonated most. As the players gathered in front of the supporters at one end of the pitch, led by captain Harry Kane, the crowd's rendition of the song took over the stadium, with Jude Bellingham and others mouthing along to the words.

Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you

By now, you should've somehow realised what you gotta do

I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now

And backbeat, the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out

I'm sure you've heard it all before, but you never really had a doubt

I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now

And all the roads we have to walk are winding

And all the lights that lead us there are blinding

There are many things that I would like to say to you

Today was gonna be the day, but they'll never throw it back to you

By now, you should've somehow realised what you're not to do

I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now

And all the roads that lead you there were winding

And all the lights that light the way are blinding

There are many things that I would like to say to you

You're gonna be the one that saves me (saves me)

You're gonna be the one that saves me (saves me)