[2026] FIFA World Cup | Historic Theme Songs That Colored the Tournament
The Soccer World Cup, a festival held once every four years.
On match days, many people find themselves glued to the screen at home or in sports bars, passionately cheering on their teams.
Alongside the thrilling matches, the theme songs also become a major talking point.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of classic tracks that have colored past World Cups.
You might just remember those legendary matches and feel your heart race again!
We’ll also cover songs used in Japanese TV broadcasts and official tournament anthems, so enjoy it all the way to the end!
Playlist
| [2026] FIFA World Cup | Historic Theme Songs That Colored the Tournament | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | StardomKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu's World Cup theme song |
| 2 | NIPPONShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Ringo Sheena to compose the World Cup theme song |
| 3 | Команда 2018 (Komanda, Team 2018)Polina Gagarina, Egor Kreed & DJ Smash |  play_arrow | World Cup official song by three Russians |
| 4 | PositivoJ Balvin, Michael Brun |  play_arrow | A fusion track of K-pop and EDM |
| 5 | FIFA AnthemFranz Lambert |  play_arrow | An iconic song that symbolizes the soccer festival |
| 6 | Let’s Get Together NowVoices of Korea/Japan (Rena Pāku hoka) |  play_arrow | Official song of the Japan–Korea co-hosted World Cup |
| 7 | Thunderous applauseLiSA |  play_arrow | Japan defeated Germany and energized the World Cup |
| 8 | DreamersJung Kook (of BTS) featuring Fahad Al Kubaisi |  play_arrow | Jungkook performs the official World Cup song |
| 9 | A victorious smile with youUkasukaji |  play_arrow | Mr.Children cheers on the Japan national team |
| 10 | DAWNDISH// |  play_arrow | Cheering on Samurai Blue with DISH//'s “DAWN” |
| 11 | Carnaval de ParisDario G |  play_arrow | Intercultural exchange music with instruments from around the world |
| 12 | TOGETHER NOWJEAN MICHEL JARRE & TETSUYA “TK” KOMURO |  play_arrow | The World Cup official song by Jarre and Komuro |
| 13 | Live For Love UnitedLove United |  play_arrow | A charity song by 45 soccer players |
| 14 | We’re on the BallAnt & Dec |  play_arrow | England national team's support song |
| 15 | MugenPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | World Cup theme song, cheering on hard work |
| 16 | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly’s World Cup theme song |
| 17 | El MundialEnnio Morricone |  play_arrow | The 1978 World Cup theme song composed by Morricone |
| 18 | World in MotionNew Order |  play_arrow | A soccer chant tops the charts |
| 19 | Two Billion HeartsSakkyoku: Raro Shifurin hoka |  play_arrow | World Cup theme song, a fusion of jazz and bossa nova |
| 20 | Fútbol México 70Los Hermanos Zavala |  play_arrow | Official theme song of the 1970 World Cup in Mexico |
| 21 | None shall sleep (Nessun Dorma)Luciano Pavarotti |  play_arrow | Pavarotti’s opera colored the World Cup |
| 22 | 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 |
| 23 | Tukoh TakaNicki Minaj, Maluma, & Myriam Fares |  play_arrow | World Cup official anthem: three artists blend cultures |
| 24 | BLUENEWS |  play_arrow | NEWS's 'BLUE' is the World Cup theme song |
| 25 | VOLT-AGESuchmos |  play_arrow | Suchmos's 'VOLT-AGE' Chosen as NHK Soccer Broadcast Theme Song |
| 26 | JUMPIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | ikura cheers on players with a World Cup theme song |
| 27 | FANTASISTADragon Ash |  play_arrow | Broadcast theme song of the 2002 World Cup |
| 28 | A Question Of HonourSarah Brightman |  play_arrow | Broadcast theme song for Japan national soccer team matches |
| 29 | You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' signature work soccer broadcast theme song |
| 30 | CampioneORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE, World Cup theme song |
| 31 | Hayya Hayya (Better Together)Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha |  play_arrow | Three singers perform the World Cup official song |
| 32 | CathartistRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' 22nd single, a soccer cheer song |
| 33 | La Copa de La VidaRicky Martin |  play_arrow | Ricky Martin “La Copa de la Vida” |
| 34 | Waka WakaShakira |  play_arrow | Shakira’s “Waka Waka” samples a Cameroonian song |
| 35 | ONE -for the win-NEWS |  play_arrow | ONE -for the win- is NEWS's 16th single. |
| 36 | At the End of the Burning BeatB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s classic hit, a sports cheer song |
| 37 | La La La ft. Carlinhos BrownShakira |  play_arrow | Shakira’s official FIFA World Cup song |
| 38 | Don’t get involved!GAKU-MC / Sakurai Kazutoshi (Mr.Children) |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by GAKU-MC and Kazutoshi Sakurai |
| 39 | reboot ~A Poem That Doesn’t Give Up~flumpool |  play_arrow | flumpool is the World Cup theme song |
| 40 | GlorylandDaryl Hall＆Sound Of Blackness |  play_arrow | Music is tied to memory and evokes emotion. |
| 41 | AwakeningEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s soccer-themed ballad |
| 42 | Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN |  play_arrow | A hopeful song confronting adversity becomes a global hit at the World Cup |
| 43 | The Cup of LifeRicky Martin |  play_arrow | Latin music is the iconic song of the World Cup |
| 44 | BoomAnastacia |  play_arrow | Anastasia's World Cup theme song |
| 45 | buzzer beaterSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP coupling songs sports theme |
| 46 | STARTLiNEYaita Hitomi |  play_arrow | Hitomi Yaida’s STARTLiNE is the World Cup support song |
| 47 | Un’estate italianaGianna Nannini＆Edoardo Bennato |  play_arrow | The 1990 World Cup was held in Italy. |
| 48 | We Are The ChampionsQueen |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the pride and determination to overcome trials |
| 49 | We Are OnePitbull ft. Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte |  play_arrow | 2014 World Cup official song, Latin-flavored |
| 50 | The Time of Our LivesIl Divo |  play_arrow | Il Divo's official World Cup song |
| 51 | Live It UpNicky Jam feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi |  play_arrow | Official Latin-style hot song of the 2018 World Cup |
| 52 | Triumphal March (from ‘Aida’) |  play_arrow | The soccer theme song is the Triumphal March. |
| 53 | Get Your DreamTOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO's 34th single, a World Cup support song |
| 54 | RAGEKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | Kanjani Eight to perform the theme song for soccer broadcasts |
| 55 | ShoutTears for Fears |  play_arrow | Tears for Fears 'Shout' smash hit song |
| 56 | IdentityDaikoku Maki |  play_arrow | Maki Ohguro’s official World Cup theme song |