Liam Gallagher has confidently predicted that England will win the World Cup, following a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-finals. The Oasis frontman took to social media to declare that the team will lift the trophy in a week's time, despite venting frustration over what he called 'cuckoo' modern football rules.
Gallagher's World Cup Prediction
The 53-year-old singer wrote on X: 'We’re winning this WC I don’t know how don’t care respect to all those players manager you gotta make it happen LG.' His comments came after Jude Bellingham's decisive extra-time goal secured England's place in the semi-finals.
Gallagher also hinted at a possible appearance in New York for the final, fueling speculation that Oasis could perform. He told followers: 'I’m not scared of LA I’ll be in NY nxt wk and I’ll have 3 parkas on f*** yall.'
Wonderwall's World Cup Anthem Status
Oasis's hit 'Wonderwall' has been adopted as the unofficial anthem of the 2026 World Cup, with players like Harry Kane and fans singing it after victories. After a fan suggested it was 'mandatory' for Gallagher to perform the song live on the pitch if England reach the final, he replied: 'We’ll see, I’m ready.'
The track experienced a 300% spike in streams following England's win, according to reports.
Frustration with Modern Football Rules
During the dramatic quarter-final, which featured VAR drama, controversial decisions, and disallowed goals, Gallagher expressed his exasperation with the ever-changing rules of football. He wrote on X: 'What the f*** are the rules of football these days been watching it since I was 1 it’s cuckoo up to ras it’s like algebra.'
He also tweeted: 'Cmon England cmon Wonderwall,' delighting his 3.8 million followers.
