Soccer BGM: A collection of theme songs and cheering chants
There are so many songs related to soccer—like theme songs for live match broadcasts and each team’s fight songs! Among them, the support songs and theme tracks for Japan’s national team when they compete in world tournaments always draw a lot of attention.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of soccer-related music, including famous theme songs, broadcast BGM, and team chants.
If there’s a song you happened to hear and have been curious about, you’ll likely find it here.
So, let’s dive in and see what songs are out there!
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Soccer BGM: A collection of theme songs and chants (61–70)
Outlineimase
This gem of a song was created with heartfelt care by imase from Gifu Prefecture as the anthem for the 103rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It captures the feelings of players facing trials through sing-along choruses, powerful beats, and a grand string arrangement.
This richly layered soundscape stirs the souls of people who keep moving toward their dreams despite adversity.
It’s highly recommended as an encouragement song for everyone dedicated to sports.
SeptenovaGosuperāzu
A majestic sports anthem that symbolizes seven radiant hopes.
A collaborative work by The Gospellers and Shintaro Tokita of Sukima Switch.
Released as a single in November 2008, it superbly blends beautiful harmonies with a vibrant, life-affirming band sound.
Chosen as the official theme song for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008, it reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With motifs of the cosmos and stars, it powerfully conveys the importance of believing in your own potential and continually pushing your limits.
It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone about to take a new step forward.
AoiSakanakushon
This track is included on Sakanaction’s sixth original album, “sakanaction,” and was selected as NHK’s soccer theme in 2013.
The title, which evokes Samurai Blue, is striking and also carries a sense of youth.
A must-check for rock band fans.
Connect!Misaka Saki
Striving wholeheartedly for victory together with precious teammates… by all means, an inspiring cheer song.
It’s a track by Saki Misaka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, included on her 2019 mini-album “Every day, Every night.” The song was chosen as the support anthem for the 98th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s a moving ballad with a grand yet straightforward worldview that strikes the heart.
The lyrics are packed to the brim with gratitude, so this song might be a good way to convey feelings you don’t usually express so easily to someone.
To each of their tomorrowsieiri reo
A song written as the official cheer anthem for the 95th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s a powerful mid-tempo number dedicated to everyone chasing their dreams and hopes.
Leo Ieiri’s soaring vocals and the emotionally rich lyrics that evoke scenes from the pitch leave a strong impression.
Released in November 2016, it was also included on the album “5th Anniversary Best.” A heartwarming track that gently gives you a push forward.
NIPPONShiina Ringo
It makes you want to throw your fist high in the air and sing along! It’s a song by singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, released in 2014.
Starting that same year, it was used for about three years as the theme song for NHK’s soccer broadcasts.
The energetic, fast-paced sound feels amazing! The lyrics, which convey a fierce determination of “I absolutely don’t want to miss this chance,” really set your blood boiling.
When you’re out to win, this song might give you all the courage you could ask for.
Football is our life (Soccer is our life)Nishi Doitsu Daihyō Chīmu
This is the team song sung by the West Germany national team themselves for the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany.
Set to the bright, rhythmic style characteristic of schlager music, it expresses a refreshing love and passion for football.
Led by Franz Beckenbauer, the squad took on studio recording under professional guidance.
Conveying the players’ unity and burning spirit, this piece is perfect for boosting pre-match excitement or lifting the team’s morale.