Soccer BGM: A collection of theme songs and cheering chants

Live For Love UnitedLove United

Live For Love United 2002

A grand charity song created through the gathering of stars from the world of football.

As many as 45 world-class players took part in this project, aiming to deliver a message of hope to people around the globe.

Its powerful melody overflows with the desire to unite the world through the power of sport and music.

Featured on the album “The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup,” the song generated major buzz at FIFA World Cup–related events in various countries in 2002.

It’s a must-listen not only for football fans, but for anyone who wants to be moved by a piece themed around unity and love that transcends borders.

OLA! VITORIA!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – 「OLÁ! VITÓRIA!」

TBS’s theme song for its soccer program during UEFA Euro 2004.

Pay attention to the lyrics, which feature many words from Portuguese, the host country’s language.

These are terms commonly used in soccer-related songs and chants, so fans are sure to get excited.

FiFa World Cup Official Anthem (2002)

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.

VICTORYEXILE

EXILE / VICTORY

A song chosen as the official Japan National Team Support Song by the Japan Football Association in 2010.

With the World Cup being held in South Africa, it was composed with the image of a majestic sound that evokes the vast African land.

You can almost picture the entire stadium rising to its feet in excitement.

Japan Ole

[Cheer Song] Nippon Ole – Japan National Soccer Team Chant

It’s a classic chant that expresses simple support for the Japan national team.

Its biggest feature is the simplicity of the lyrics, which makes it easy even for people unfamiliar with chants to join in.

Set to an easy-to-follow rhythm with repeated phrases, it seems like it would blend right in even when sung intensely during a match.

Since the song has no fixed length, it can go on as long as needed, giving it the feel of background music that boosts the atmosphere of the game.

With fewer words, the feeling of support comes across all the more directly.

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WE ARE THE CHAMP 〜THE NAME OF THE GAME〜DEJA, DAIL SANDERS, ARMATH

Ole ole ole ole we are the champion

It’s a classic soccer cheer song that stirs up fiery passion.

Sung by THE WAVES and released by Pony Canyon in April 1993, it was adopted as the official support song for the Japan national team and used as the image song for Fuji TV’s J.League broadcasts.

The lyrics, which express the heat of soccer and the excitement of the game, are unforgettable.

If a crowd belts it out in the stadium, your feelings will surely reach the players.

It’s a track that’s guaranteed to make watching soccer even more fun.

Living FootballHans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe

Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe – Living Football (Official FIFA Theme)

This is a track that captures the passion and excitement of soccer in sound.

Composed by film music maestros Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, it was used for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Its distinctive sound—an epic fusion of orchestral and electronic elements—evokes the fierce battles on the pitch.

Although it has no lyrics, the shifts in the music alone convey the full essence of the sport.

From pre-match tension to moments of triumph, it’s a song that keeps your excitement soaring from start to finish.

Listen to this piece, and you’ll surely feel united with supporters around the world!