England's Darts Anthem: The Goal Song That Rocks the World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup is not just about football; it’s also about the music that accompanies it. National teams have selected iconic songs to celebrate every goal scored, creating a unique atmosphere across the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. England fans particularly enjoyed Planet Funk's ‘Chase the Sun’ during their impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday night. This catchy tune, familiar to darts enthusiasts from events like the World Darts Championships, was chosen by the Football Association as England's official goal song. The song quickly resonated with supporters, who passionately sang along both in Dallas and back home, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Other nations have also made noteworthy selections: Scotland chose I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers. Australia opted for AC/DC's ‘Thunderstruck’. France went with Daft Punk's ‘One More Time’. The United States selected a remixed version of ‘Free Bird’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Germany's fans experienced ‘Major Tom’ by Peter Schilling seven times during their match against Curacao, showcasing the growing trend of goal songs in football. During the initial group stage fixtures, 40 of the 48 nations scored at least once, ensuring that every team had their anthem played. The song selection process was straightforward, with each football association choosing two tracks: one for goals and one for post-match celebrations. Following their win, England fans joyfully sang ‘Three Lions’ by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and The Lightning Seeds. Similarly, Australia celebrated their 2-0 victory over Turkey with ‘Land Down Under’ by Men At Work, further highlighting the vibrant connection between music and sporting triumphs.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-06-18