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 (91–100)
FiFa World Cup Official Anthem (2002)
This is the anthem used for the 2002 Korea-Japan tournament.
It was composed by the Greek composer Vangelis.
It’s an upbeat piece that still brings back the excitement of the tournament when I listen to it.
Under Coach Troussier, Japan’s national team reached the Round of 16 for the first time in history.
Reasonless New DaysSOPHIA
Released in 2003 as SOPHIA’s 21st single, this song was used as the image song for the 81st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
With a CD design modeled after a soccer ball and lyrics packed with soccer-related phrases like “kick” and “field,” it can be described as a work brimming with love for the sport.
pupilŌhara Sakurako
This is Sakurako Ohara’s second solo single, released in 2015.
It was chosen as the support song for the 93rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
She performed it at Saitama Stadium, where the tournament’s final was held, drawing attention.
Also noteworthy are the lyrics, which she tackled herself for the first time.
At the End of the Burning BeatB’z
Released as B’z’s 33rd single, it was used as the 2002 theme song for TV Asahi’s “NETWORK SPORTS.” The song begins with the chorus, and it carries the hope that not only athletes but also ordinary people who learn about their achievements can feel the same emotions through a shared heartbeat.
CampioneORANGE RANGE
It’s a cheer song packed with a passionate message.
Released by ORANGE RANGE as a single in 2006, it was used as NHK’s theme song for their broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup in Germany that same year.
The lyrics celebrate the importance of taking on challenges and put you in a positive mood.
Its bright, lively sound is another draw—it really makes you want to sing along.
If you were deeply into soccer at the time, it’ll probably resonate with you even more.
STARTLiNEYaita Hitomi
The 2006 Germany Fuji TV soccer support song.
Yaida Hitomi’s expansive vocals match perfectly with the energetic, bright, fast-paced sound that evokes soccer! A track memorable for the “yeah!” in the chorus.
A victorious smile with youUkasukaji
A unit formed by Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.
Children and GAKU-MC.
It is the official 2014 support song for Japan’s national soccer team.
As a track authorized by the Japan Football Association, it serves as a support song not only for the men’s team but also for the women’s national team, Nadeshiko Japan.