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