Soccer supporter songs and theme songs: A roundup of classic chants and anthems

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.

A Question of HonourSarah Brightman

Sarah Brightman ‎– A Question Of Honour (Knock Out Mix)

This song by Sarah Brightman expresses the spirit of chivalry and pride in battle.

It has been used as an official boxing anthem and, since 2002, as the World Cup theme song on TV Asahi.

Its tense, battle-bound momentum and expansive, far-reaching sound are striking, uniting listeners’ hearts and instilling a powerful sense of courage.

It’s a highly message-driven piece that not only urges listeners to seize victory, but also to face the fight with pride.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

FANTASISTADragon Ash

Dragon Ash – FANTASISTA

Released as Dragon Ash’s 11th single, the song was used as the theme for Nippon TV’s coverage of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

In the music video, the members perform in a soccer stadium wearing jerseys—truly a classic “soccer anthem.”

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.

DreamersJung Kook

정국 Jung Kook (of BTS) featuring Fahad Al Kubaisi – Dreamers | FIFA World Cup 2022 Soundtrack

This is the official FIFA World Cup theme song by Jungkook.

Captivating soccer fans, the track quickly drew international attention.

His overwhelming performance at the opening ceremony, along with his collaboration with the dancers, also sparked buzz.

The pop beat and the straightforward message of “We are dreamers” resonated with fans around the world.

It’s a piece that feels like a shout-out to everyone who loves soccer.

While you wait for the next World Cup, listening to this song might just rekindle the excitement!

PASSIONNick Wood

Passion Nick Wood

There are probably some people who, upon hearing this, naturally have iconic moments from soccer tournaments pop into their heads.

This piece is by British musician Nick Wood.

It was originally created as KIRIN’s campaign song for the Sydney Olympics.

From there, it began to be used as a soccer cheering anthem and has since become a staple.

The song’s driving feel, which stirs up that tingling excitement of “the match is about to begin!”, is especially memorable.

It can be introduced as one of those classic tracks that will surely continue to be loved as a soccer support song in the future.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Araki Jakkan

Report a problem

A Question of HonorSarah Brightman

Sarah Brightman – Question of Honor (Extended version)

It’s the theme song used for TV Asahi’s soccer broadcasts that often plays during “matches we absolutely cannot lose.” Because many people say, “Listening to this gets me fired up,” the CD featuring the track, titled ‘TV Asahi Soccer Anthem,’ became a hot topic for a time.