Oasis's 1995 hit Wonderwall recorded a 51% increase in Spotify listeners after England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway on Saturday, according to data from the streaming service. The track has become an unofficial anthem for the men's national football team during the 2026 World Cup, with players lining up after matches to sing it back to supporters.
England's victory sparks surge in Wonderwall streams
Fans and players belted out the Britpop tune after Saturday's thrilling 2-1 victory, continuing a trend that started after England's opening game, a 4-2 win over Croatia. The Grammy-nominated track saw a 51% increase in listeners in the hour after the match compared with the same hour the previous day, according to Spotify.
Spotify previously found that Wonderwall listeners almost tripled after England's win over Mexico, a match that took place in the early hours due to the time difference with the 2026 co-hosts: the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Liam Gallagher welcomes song's resurgence
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has welcomed the resurgence of the song, posting on X on Saturday: "cmon England, cmon Wonderwall." The Manchester rocker also expressed his support for Harry Kane's squad, saying "we're winning this (World Cup)" after Saturday night's match saw England qualify for the semi-finals.
Written by Gallagher's brother Noel, Wonderwall reached number two on the UK singles chart in 1995 and has become one of Oasis's best-known songs.
Other football anthems see streaming boosts
Spotify added that Three Lions by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and the Lightning Seeds was among other tracks with strong ties to football that soared in listener numbers. The song, which has been a football anthem since its 1996 release, saw a 278% increase in listeners around the latest England match.
Vindaloo by Fat Les, originally written as a parody of football chants but now ingrained in the sport, saw a 381% boost, according to Spotify. Chart-topping single World In Motion by New Order, an official anthem for the 1990 tournament, had a 356% increase, and Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, which has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years sparked by its popularity with sporting crowds, had a 136% rise.
