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!
Playlist
| Soccer BGM: A collection of theme songs and cheering chants | |||
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| 1east | FIFA AnthemFranz Lambert |  play_arrow | An iconic song that symbolizes the soccer festival |
| 2east | You’ll Never Walk AloneGerry & The Pacemakers |  play_arrow | An uplifting song that supporters around the world, such as those of Liverpool, sing during matches. |
| 3east | VINCENTsumika |  play_arrow | A passionate track that captures the frenzy of soccer through music… |
| 4east | FIFA anthem | play_arrow | At FIFA-organized international tournaments and the like, when the players enter the field… |
| 5east | Starting LineKobukuro |  play_arrow | The 84th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament... |
| 6east | We’re Not Gonna Take ItTwisted Sister |  play_arrow | Here’s one of the Vegalta Sendai supporter chants. The original song is… |
| 7east | The Great Escape |  | The film “The Gr…” released in 1963 |
| 8east | DAWNDISH// |  play_arrow | The four-member band fronted by actor Takumi Kitamura as the vocalist... |
| 9east | El MundialEnnio Morricone |  play_arrow | The 1978 World Cup theme song composed by Morricone |
| 10east | StardomKing Gnu |  play_arrow | The figure of someone taking one step at a time toward their dream, embracing the challenge... |
| 11east | Nesia |  play_arrow | Known as a Montedio Yamagata supporters' chant, 'Ko...' |
| 12east | Two Billion HeartsSakkyoku: Raro Shifurin hoka |  play_arrow | World Cup theme song, a fusion of jazz and bossa nova |
| 13east | To the place of dreamsw-inds. |  play_arrow | It’s a cheer song brimming with youthful energy… |
| 14east | Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams |
| 15east | ALL FOR ZELVIAZerutsuku famirī |  play_arrow | It’s a team song filled with love for the club. Zel... |
| 16east | Bullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takehara Pisutoru |  play_arrow | A rousing anthem that powerfully supports Japan’s national soccer team... |
| 17east | La Marseillaise |  play_arrow | Often used as a team chant in the French national anthem... |
| 18north_east | World In MotionNew Order |  play_arrow | It’s extremely popular as a sports cheer song... |
| 19south_east | UEFA Champions League Anthem |  play_arrow | A tournament to determine the strongest club team in Europe... |
| 20north_east | For DecadesLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | An uplifting song that cheers you on as you overcome hardships and pursue your dreams |
| 21south_east | To tomorrowFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | FANKY MON, released in 2009… |
| 22south_east | Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN |  play_arrow | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Af... |
| 23east | TOGETHER NOWJEAN MICHEL JARRE & TETSUYA “TK” KOMURO |  play_arrow | The World Cup official song by Jarre and Komuro |
| 24east | When Johnny Comes Marching Home |  play_arrow | The English soccer team, Manchester... |
| 25east | I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy TonightU2 |  play_arrow | The famous song by U2, the popular rock band from Ireland… |
| 26east | The World is ours!Naoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | Naoto Inti Raymi’s 14th sin... |
| 27north_east | Live It UpNicky Jam feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi |  play_arrow | Unforgettable melodies that colored the heated battles... |
| 28north_east | The Cup of LifeRicky Martin |  play_arrow | The official so… of the 1998 France World Cup |
| 29north_east | Live For Love UnitedLove United |  play_arrow | A charity song by 45 soccer players |
| 30north_east | OLA! VITORIA!DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | TBS’s coverage of the 2004 UEFA European Championship, Sa... |
| 31north_east | FiFa World Cup Official Anthem (2002) |  play_arrow | The anthem used for the 2002 Japan–Korea (World Cup) tournament... |
| 32north_east | VICTORYEXILE |  play_arrow | The officially recognized Japan national team by the Japan Football Association in 2010… |
| 33south_east | Japan Ole |  play_arrow | The simple feeling of support directed toward the Japan national team is expressed… |
| 34north_east | WE ARE THE CHAMP 〜THE NAME OF THE GAME〜DEJA, DAIL SANDERS, ARMATH |  play_arrow | A surge of passion wells up—the fervor of cheering for soccer... |
| 35north_east | Living FootballHans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe |  play_arrow | This is a track that captures the passion and excitement of soccer in sound... |
| 36north_east | NEVER GIVE UP!Kylee |  play_arrow | Soccer fight song: overcoming setbacks toward the dream |
| 37north_east | Don’t look back, you are beautiful.Za Bāzu |  play_arrow | At the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, in 1976 or… |
| 38north_east | Cerezo!Umeda Saifā |  play_arrow | An outpouring of passionate feelings for soccer is packed into this app... |
| 39north_east | OverMitsunaga Ryota |  play_arrow | The appeal of JEF Ichihara’s cheering songs |
| 40north_east | VittorialOpera Babes |  play_arrow | The chant that Japan national team supporters often hum... |
| 41north_east | We Are One (Ole Ola)Pitbull & Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte |  play_arrow | The 20… that thrilled soccer fans around the world |
| 42north_east | None shall sleep (Nessun Dorma)Luciano Pavarotti |  play_arrow | Pavarotti’s opera colored the World Cup |
| 43north_east | Fútbol México 70Los Hermanos Zavala |  play_arrow | Official theme song of the 1970 World Cup in Mexico |
| 44north_east | RememberRip Slyme with Mongol 800 |  play_arrow | RIP, a rap group popular among young people, … |
| 45north_east | A Question of HonorSarah Brightman |  play_arrow | In TV Asahi’s soccer broadcasts, the theme song was “Zetsu….” |
| 46north_east | Let the flowers in your heart bloom.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s third major original release… |
| 47north_east | BoomAnastacia |  play_arrow | A must-hear cheer song for soccer fans! From 2002... |
| 48north_east | Thunderous applauseLiSA |  play_arrow | ABEMA and TV Asahi’s FIFA wo… |
| 49north_east | Waka WakaShakira |  play_arrow | The song by Colombian singer Shakira... |
| 50south_east | Whistle: The Days I Spent With Youmiwa |  play_arrow | In 2013, miwa's 10th sin... |
| 51north_east | ONE−for the winNEWS |  play_arrow | The single released by NEWS in 2014... |
| 52north_east | You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s fourth major-label release, their sixth overall… |
| 53north_east | Let’s Get Together NowVoices of Korea/Japan (Rena Pāku hoka) |  play_arrow | Official song of the Japan–Korea co-hosted World Cup |
| 54north_east | PositivoJ Balvin, Michael Brun |  play_arrow | A fusion track of K-pop and EDM |
| 55north_east | Moliendo Café |  play_arrow | Argentine supporters, during the match, this song... |
| 56south_east | GloriousBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | As the cheering song for the All Japan High School Soccer Championship... |
| 57south_east | BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT |  play_arrow | Four-piece rock band, BLUE ENCOU... |
| 58north_east | FANTASISTADragon Ash |  play_arrow | Dragon Ash’s 11th single... |
| 59north_east | WE AREH5 |  play_arrow | A powerful cheer song where youth and passion blend together. 2… |
| 60north_east | DreamersJung Kook |  play_arrow | This is by Jungkook, FIFA W... |
| 61north_east | PASSIONNick Wood |  play_arrow | If you listen to it, iconic scenes from soccer tournaments will naturally come to mind... |
| 62north_east | CampioneORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | It’s a cheer song filled with a passionate message... |
| 63north_east | Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | A cool, fast-paced rock tune overflowing with a sense of speed... |
| 64north_east | Outlineimase |  play_arrow | Cheering song for the National High School Soccer Championship |
| 65north_east | SeptenovaGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | A cosmic, moving song that sings of seven hopes |
| 66north_east | AoiSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s sixth original album… |
| 67south_east | Connect!Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | Striving for victory with my precious companions... |
| 68south_east | To each of their tomorrowsieiri reo |  play_arrow | Cheering for the 95th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament... |
| 69east | NIPPONShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | I feel like raising my fist high and singing along... |
| 70east | Football is our life (Soccer is our life)Nishi Doitsu Daihyō Chīmu |  play_arrow | The West Germany national team’s 1974 World Cup theme song |
| 71east | VAMOS! NIPPON |  play_arrow | The catchy melody becomes the soccer world’s battle... |
| 72east | We’re on the BallAnt & Dec |  play_arrow | England national team's support song |
| 73east | Команда 2018 (Komanda, Team 2018)Polina Gagarina, Egor Kreed & DJ Smash |  play_arrow | World Cup official song by three Russians |
| 74east | Brazilian National Anthem |  play_arrow | The singing of national anthems is one of the highlights of the FIFA World Cup... |
| 75east | The dream you chasedGACKT |  play_arrow | As GACKT’s 13th single overall... |
| 76east | Reasonless New DaysSOPHIA |  play_arrow | Released as SOPHIA’s 21st single, two… |
| 77east | Yellow SubmarineThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ famed, needless-to-say classic… |
| 78east | pupilŌhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | Sakurako Ohara’s solo released in 2015… |
| 79east | Hiroshima Night |  play_arrow | Loved by Sanfrecce Hiroshima supporters… |
| 80east | At the End of the Burning BeatB’z |  play_arrow | Released as B’z’s 33rd single… |
| 81east | Carnaval de ParisDario G |  play_arrow | A song often sung as a cheer song, with a samba-style r... |
| 82east | AMBITIOUSDragon Ash |  play_arrow | The 2010 soccer theme song for Sky PerfecTV! (SkyPerfecTV!/Sky Perfect TV!)… |
| 83east | Our storyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN to perform at the 92nd All Japan High School Soccer... |
| 84east | We areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s soccer broadcasts... |
| 85east | Live in the present.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A fiery rock song that sings of hope for a brilliant future... |
| 86east | GOa flood of circle |  play_arrow | It’s a song filled with passion. a flo… |
| 87east | one’s true feelingssumika |  play_arrow | Cheering for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament… |
| 88east | FIRE SPIRITSupira Supika |  play_arrow | An eager ambition imbued with strength and an audacious, trailblazing spirit of challenge... |
| 89east | At the end of this roadMiyamoto Hiroji |  play_arrow | A rock number of love and passion that stirs the heart |
| 90east | STARTLiNEYaita Hitomi |  play_arrow | 2006 Germany Fuji TV Soccer Supporte… |
| 91east | Start to 0ayaka |  play_arrow | The theme song of the All Japan High School Soccer Championship... |
| 92east | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | NHK’s 2010 soccer theme song and… |
| 93east | A victorious smile with youUkasukaji |  play_arrow | Yu… by Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr. Children and GAKU-MC |
| 94east | Your FriendWEAVER |  play_arrow | WEAVER is a three-member piano rock band… |
| 95east | UN’ESTATE ITALIANAGianna Nannini＆Edoardo Bennato |  play_arrow | This song that stirs the hearts of soccer fans with fiery passion... |
| 96east | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Even if you come to know reality and your limits… what does that— |
| 97east | Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | It makes you feel like you're surrounded by majestic nature, very impres... |
| 98east | JUMPIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022… |
| 99east | Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki |  | This is a rousing cheer song passionately sung by Hiroyuki Okita. 1… |
| 100east | VOLT-AGESuchmos |  play_arrow | The NHK World Cup held in 2018... |