Ranking of popular sports songs
Sports and music are closely connected, aren’t they?
When you actually play sports yourself, don’t you often listen to music too?
Plus, from the Olympics to each sport’s World Cup, there are always theme songs, and at baseball games, live brass-band fight songs are essential!
In this article, we’ll rank and introduce some of the most popular songs among the many pieces of music related to sports.
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Popular Sports Songs Ranking (71–80)
JUMPIkuta Rira78rank/position
Lila Ikuta, also known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, created a fast-paced track titled “JUMP.” It served as a support song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The song carefully portrays the anxiety and impatience felt during a match, as well as the thirst for victory—feelings that athletes will surely relate to.
Another appeal is the powerful atmosphere achieved by incorporating elements of soccer supporter chants into the chorus.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki79rank/position
It’s a rock song that’s both exhilarating and gritty.
Released in June 2017 as Masaki Suda’s debut single, it was later included on the album PLAY.
It drew attention when it was featured in au’s “au BLUE CHALLENGE” commercials as a support song for Japan’s national soccer team.
Suda’s powerful vocals resound with a passionate message for the team.
It’s a track that stands beside those who continue to challenge their own limits.
RACK$King Koraun80rank/position
Taiga, whose older brother is HIROYAs, who shot to fame at RIZIN.26.
His entrance theme is the trap song “Rack$,” which conveys a dark aesthetic.
King Koran is the son of the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr.
and is also active as a rapper.
Mayweather used this track as his entrance song for his exhibition match against Tenshin Nasukawa at RIZIN.14.
Perhaps Taiga, too, has some special feelings toward Mayweather or this song.
Sports Popular Songs Ranking (81–90)
Yeah 3xChris Brown81rank/position
Chris Brown, who hails from Virginia in the United States, was immersed in music from a young age and entered the music industry at 15.
“Yeah 3x,” released from his fourth studio album F.A.M.E., is an upbeat track that fuses dance-pop and electro house.
The song foregrounds happiness and positive energy, conveying the fun of parties and the joy of dancing to listeners.
Since its release on October 25, 2010, it has enjoyed widespread popularity, reaching the top 10 in various countries.
Although there was a dispute regarding credits with Calvin Harris, it was ultimately resolved.
As a staple song played during NBA timeouts, it energizes not only the players but also the crowd.
It’s the perfect track when you want to feel full of positivity or ramp up a party.
Winter, againGLAY82rank/position
It’s GLAY’s biggest hit and a quintessential winter anthem that colored the latter half of the 1990s, the height of the CD boom.
Many will remember the music video filmed in Biei, Hokkaido, with TERU singing passionately amid the snow, an unforgettable image.
It’s a song only they—being from Hokkaido—could have created, and the lyrics by guitarist TAKURO, who writes both words and music, are brilliant, featuring many slightly complex turns of phrase.
Just listening to it conjures up the biting cold and the scenery of the northern land.
Some of you have probably tried and failed to tackle the high notes in the bridge and the final chorus at karaoke.
True to their snow-country roots, the members themselves enjoy snowboarding, and the song is a perfect fit for winter sports.
Tukoh TakaNicki Minaj, Maluma, & Myriam Fares83rank/position
An energetic song sung in three languages that further ignites World Cup fever.
Blending English, Spanish, and Arabic, it delivers a powerful message of multicultural coexistence.
Released on November 18, 2022, it was chosen as the official fan festival anthem for the FIFA World Cup Qatar and drew global attention throughout the tournament.
Its distinctive sound, fusing Latin pop and hip-hop, is recommended not only for soccer fans but also for those who value diversity.
It’s a thrilling track that showcases the unique personalities of its three artists.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI84rank/position
This is the 12th major single by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member co-ed rock band known for their fantastical songs and large-scale live sets that bring those songs to life.
Chosen as NHK’s theme song for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics, the track also won the Excellence Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards that same year.
With lyrics that empathize with the feelings of those who support and stand by athletes, and a gentle, piano-forward melody that gives strength, it can be described as a song that shines a spotlight on everyone involved in the Olympics and Paralympics.
