Overview
- The adoption began after England's opening win over Croatia when supporters and players sang Oasis' 'Wonderwall' together, and the moment has repeated after subsequent matches to become a regular post-match fixture.
- FIFA's Stadium Entertainment Team still curates playlists from more than 750 tracks and required each nation to submit three candidate songs, but the tournament has shown that live fan reaction can influence what is played.
- England players including captain Harry Kane and Declan Rice joined fans in the sing-along and described the moment as emotionally significant for the squad, reinforcing the ritual on the pitch.
- Members of Oasis publicly welcomed the revival, with Liam Gallagher posting support on X and Noel Gallagher calling the scenes 'great' and surprised players knew the lyrics.
- The song's sing-along structure, Oasis's 2025 reunion tour and national familiarity helped 'Wonderwall' stick as an anthem, and its rise shows how catchy, nostalgic tunes can gain new life when tied to on-field success.