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 (21–30)
Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN
The official sponsor song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Many of you might recognize it from the Coca-Cola commercials.
If you follow the lyrics closely, they’re actually quite deep, so keep an eye on that as well.
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.
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.
I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy TonightU2
It’s a famous song by the popular Irish rock band U2, and it’s also the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s program “FOOT x BRAIN.” U2 themselves are big soccer fans—they’ve attended matches and even used footage of the band playing soccer in a music video.
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.
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!
The Cup of LifeRicky Martin
Ricky Martin’s song “La Copa de la Vida,” chosen as the official song of the 1998 France World Cup, captivated people around the world.
Its passionate rhythm, blending samba with Latin pop, together with Ricky’s powerful vocals, makes it a track that truly ignites the stadium.
The lyrics, which overlay the excitement of soccer with the competition of life, inspire a desire for victory and the pursuit of dreams.
It’s perfect for lifting your spirits or motivating yourself!