Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher teased England captain Harry Kane on social media after the Three Lions defeated Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup match on Monday, July 6, 2026. The game, which kicked off at 2am local time, kept fans awake into the early hours.
Wonderwall Erupts at Azteca Stadium
Following the victory, England fans at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City broke into a rendition of Oasis's 1995 hit "Wonderwall," with the team joining in. The singalong also spread to fanzones, including in Manchester. The track has become an unofficial anthem for the squad during the 2026 World Cup.
Gallagher's Tease After Kane Loses Voice
Kane appeared to have lost his voice during a post-match interview with BBC Sport, prompting Gallagher to post on X: "It's hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL." The singer's lighthearted jab quickly gained attention online.
Celebrities Rally Behind England
Sir David Beckham praised the team on Instagram, calling the performance "absolutely brilliant" and lauding manager Thomas Tuchel and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, whose performance he described as "absolutely nothing other than perfection." He added, "Huge team performance. A night to be proud of each and everyone of the squad."
Amelia Dimoldenberg, star of Chicken Shop Date, shared a video saying she "can't cope" with the caption "we did it!" TV personality Jamie Laing also showed support online. EastEnders actor Ross Kemp posted a video calling it "the best England performance I think I've ever seen" and "true English spirit."
Chart-topping singers Rita Ora and Lewis Capaldi watched the nail-biting match together at a London pub, joining the celebrations.
