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)
For DecadesLittle Glee Monster
An uplifting anthem that sings of the strength to face forward through setbacks and tears, and the will to keep walking together toward our dreams.
Little Glee Monster harnesses their signature harmonies to deliver a grand, powerful melody that stirs the listener’s heart.
Included on the album “Ambitious,” this track has been selected as the official J.League support song for 2025 and will be featured in stadiums and game broadcasts.
This warm fusion of sports and music will gently encourage everyone striving toward their goals.
The World is ours!Naoto Intiraymi
Released as Naoto Inti Raymi’s 14th single.
It’s a Brazil-infused song written as the Japanese anthem for Coca-Cola’s “2014 FIFA World Cup Campaign” at the FIFA World Cup Brazil, which kicked off on June 13, 2014.
AMBITIOUSDragon Ash
Sky PerfecTV!’s soccer theme song for 2010.
Dragon Ash is a band with deep ties to soccer; they also created ‘FANTASISTA,’ the official theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan.
Live It UpNicky Jam feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi
Here lies an unforgettable melody that colored those heated battles.
The cross-border collaboration of Nicky Jam, Will Smith, and Era Istrefi brought soccer fans around the world together as one.
This track, featured as the theme song for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, pulses with drum rhythms that seem perfectly synced to the match.
Its energy-packed sound arrangement is truly captivating.
Why not feel that surge of excitement for yourself? It’s a powerful anthem dedicated to everyone who loves soccer!
We areONE OK ROCK
“We are,” which was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s soccer broadcasts, was released in 2017 and included on ONE OK ROCK’s eighth album, Ambitions.
Its characteristically rich, grand sound is deeply moving—you can be profoundly touched just by listening to it.
The lyrics carry a message of “living true to yourself,” making it a passionate rock ballad that gives you the strength to face tomorrow.
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.
Start to 0ayaka
This is a song by Ayaka that was chosen as the theme song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s included on her first album, First Message, released in November 2006.
An uplifting anthem about youths’ dreams and challenges, it’s written around themes of self-discovery and growth.
It gives you the courage to move forward without fearing failure.
It’s recommended not only for high school students devoted to soccer, but also for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.