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 compilation of theme songs and chants (71–80)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
“Even if you come to know reality and your limits… so what?” This is a work that puts you in that mood—one that stirs your heart.
It’s a song by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, also known for hits like “Inferno” and “Ao to Natsu,” released in 2019 as their eighth single.
It was chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Vocalist Motoki Omori’s voice feels like it can soar anywhere, and it’s truly wonderful.
Combined with the arrangement, it’s moving enough to make you cry.
When you’re feeling anxious, this song might just save you.
We Are One (Ole Ola)Pitbull & Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte
This is the official song of the 2014 Brazil World Cup that thrilled soccer fans around the world.
Crafted by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Claudia Leitte, it features a striking fusion of Latin house and samba with a passionate rhythm.
Sung in multiple languages, the lyrics carry a message of unity and bonds that transcend borders.
It drew major attention globally, breaking into the top 20 in 14 countries.
It’s perfect not only for watching soccer, but also as background music for internationally themed parties.
A heart-pounding track that lets you feel the exhilaration of the world coming together as one.
PositivoJ Balvin, Michael Brun
This track masterfully fuses Haiti’s traditional compas with electronic dance music.
Chosen as the official theme song for Telemundo, the U.S.
Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it captured the hearts of soccer fans worldwide.
The song moved listeners around the globe and surpassed 12 million views on YouTube by March 2019.
It’s sure to get you pumped—not only while watching soccer matches but also as the perfect background music for enjoying sports with friends.
TOGETHER NOWJEAN MICHEL JARRE & TETSUYA “TK” KOMURO
A miraculous collaboration between electronic music pioneers representing France and Japan: Jean-Michel Jarre and Tetsuya Komuro.
This official theme song for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France masterfully blends expansive synthesizer-driven soundscapes with catchy melodic lines.
Its exhilarating melody, sure to stir the hearts of soccer fans worldwide, brims with the vibrant energy befitting a global sporting festival.
It’s a must-listen not only for those who want to relive the excitement of the World Cup, but also for anyone interested in experiencing the innovative electronic music of the 1990s.
At the end of this roadMiyamoto Hiroji
It’s a rock number packed with love and passion.
Included on the album “Jūōmujin,” this track was released in October 2021 and was chosen as the theme song for WOWOW’s broadcasts of Spanish soccer La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
The song portrays pure feelings for a loved one and the passion to pursue them, and combined with its powerful rock sound, it makes a profound impact.
I think listening to it before a soccer match will really get you fired up!
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
This song is used by football teams such as Manchester United in England and, in Japan, Gamba Osaka.
It was also the chant for Jay Bothroyd, formerly of Júbilo Iwata.
The melody evokes a valiant, battle-like spirit.
The dream you chasedGACKT
Released as GACKT’s 13th single, it was chosen as the image song for WOWOW European Soccer.
With an exhilarating, fast-paced sound that gives courage to everyone chasing their dreams, it strongly pushes listeners forward.