Soccer BGM: A collection of theme songs and cheering chants

Whistle: The Days I Spent With Youmiwa

miwa 'Whistle ~The Days I Spent With You~ (Short Version)'

Released in 2013 as miwa’s 10th single, it was chosen as the support song for the 91st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It’s a track that gave courage and hope to many players.

miwa herself attended the qualifiers and other matches and wrote the song, resulting in lyrics that resonate with the players.

ONE−for the winNEWS

ONE -for the win- (Cover ver.)

It was included on NEWS’s 2014 single “ONE -for the win-.” The song was produced as the theme for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Centered on themes of hope and unity, it expresses the sense of togetherness within a soccer team.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, marking the group’s 16th consecutive No.

1 since their debut.

Beyond the realm of sports, it conveys the importance of people working together.

You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – You, Sheep and Blue [Official Music Video]

This song is included on RADWIMPS’ fourth major-label and sixth overall album, and it was used as NHK’s soccer theme in 2011.

Its exhilarating, fast-running sound is striking, and combining the words in the title—“kimi” (you), “hitsuji” (sheep), and “ao” (blue)—forms “gunjo” (ultramarine), which evokes the Japan national soccer team’s uniform.

Let’s Get Together NowVoices of Korea/Japan (Rena Pāku hoka)

Let’s Get Together Now (Japan Version)

This is the official local song etched into the precious history of the 2002 Japan–Korea co-hosted FIFA World Cup.

Performed by leading R&B artists from Japan and South Korea, the work was released in three versions—Japanese, Korean, and a mixed version—each carrying messages from the participating artists, resulting in a richly varied piece.

Many may still remember the breathtaking performance at the World Cup opening ceremony on May 31, 2002.

The warm melody, born from the fusion of Japanese and Korean cultures, remains a symbol of friendship and cooperation, gently embracing the hearts of sports fans to this day.

PositivoJ Balvin, Michael Brun

J Balvin, Michael Brun – Positivo (Official Video)

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.

Moliendo Café

Moliendo Café de Hugo Blanco – CLASSICO LATINO & Friends (Live concert in Bogotá)

Argentinian supporters often sing this song during matches.

Popular around the world, it’s frequently used as a chant by supporters of Yokohama F.

Marinos and FC Tokyo in Japan.

It’s a piece that conveys distinctly Argentine elements, with touches of tango and folklore.

GloriousBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Glorious -Official Audio-

This song was created as the official cheer song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It was released by BE:FIRST in November 2023.

Members MANATO and JUNON composed the music, and LEO contributed to the lyrics.

It’s an emotional mid-tempo number that celebrates striving toward dreams and the future, as well as the power of hard work.

The song portrays the pursuit of dreams even while covered in mud and the strength to overcome setbacks, offering real encouragement.

It’s a track that makes you feel the importance of bonds with your teammates.