Why does England sing 'Wonderwall' after World Cup wins?

Although England narrowly missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final after a tough 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semifinals, they now turn their focus to one last opportunity for redemption. The upcoming third-place match against France offers England a chance to end their campaign on a high note and give fans another rendition of "Wonderwall" from the stands.

Originally released in 1995 by Oasis, "Wonderwall" was selected as part of England's official three-song playlist for the tournament.

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Prior to the World Cup, FIFA asked each nation to submit songs to be played before and after matches. England's selections, "Wonderwall," Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," and the Beatles' "Hey Jude", were proposed for their fans in celebration of the nation's team success in this year's tournament.

England's star forward, Harry Kane, who has excelled in this year's tournament with six goals, bringing his World Cup tally to 14, described singing "Wonderwall" with fans as one of the most memorable moments of his international career.

"That was one of my favorite ever moments in an England shirt, especially at a major tournament," Kane shared on the Lions' Den podcast after England's group stage win against Croatia. "Even though it was just the first game, we felt a powerful emotional connection with the fans. Moments like that remind us how much football means to the country, and how music can bring us all together."

With the upcoming third-place match against France at the FIFA World Cup, England fans are hoping for one last collective sing-along to "Wonderwall" to celebrate their team.

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What time is France vs. England World Cup match?

France and England's third-place FIFA World Cup match kicks off at 5 p.m. ET.

Time: 5 p.m. ET

Date: Saturday, July 18

Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

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