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Why Does England Sing 'Wonderwall' After Every World Cup Win?
- England players and fans have been singing Oasis’s "Wonderwall" after each 2026 World Cup win — captain Harry Kane called the Croatia victory at Dallas Stadium one of his favorite England moments.
- The choice is practical: teams submit playlists to FIFA, and England listed "Wonderwall," "Sweet Caroline" and "Hey Jude" (a nod to Jude Bellingham), so "Wonderwall" emerged as the post-win anthem.
- A neat talking point: Oasis’s Noel Gallagher has family ties to Manchester, helping the song feel especially connected to England as it replaces the long-time stadium favorite "Sweet Caroline."
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