Oasis song 'Wonderwall' streams surge after becoming England's World Cup anthem

The iconic Oasis hit "Wonderwall" has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, with streaming numbers skyrocketing after it became the unofficial anthem for the England national football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spotify data reveals a 51% increase in listeners for the 1995 track following England's dramatic quarter-final victory over Norway.

England secured their place in the semifinals with a 2-1 win against Norway on July 11, 2026. Post-match, players and fans continued the tradition of singing "Wonderwall," a practice that began after their earlier 4-2 win against Croatia in the tournament's opening match. The song's popularity is evident in its ranking, reaching third place on Spotify's daily charts in the UK with over 371,000 streams in a 24-hour period.

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Come on England, come on Wonderwall.

This surge follows a previous report by Spotify indicating that "Wonderwall" streams nearly tripled after England's victory over Mexico. The match's timing, early in the morning UK time due to the time difference with the host nations (USA, Canada, and Mexico), did not dampen the song's impact.

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We are going to win this (World Cup).

Oasis vocalist Liam Gallagher has enthusiastically embraced the song's renewed fame. He took to his X account to rally behind the team, tweeting, "Come on England, come on Wonderwall." Following the win against Norway, Gallagher expressed confidence in the squad, stating, "We are going to win this (World Cup)."

Gallagher has even indicated a willingness to perform "Wonderwall" live if England reaches the final. This offer came in response to a fan's suggestion on X that he should fly to New York and perform the song on the field if the team makes it to the championship match. "We'll see, I'm ready," he replied.

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We'll see, I'm ready.