FIFA has implemented new rules for the 2026 World Cup that allow teams to choose their own goal music and celebration songs. Here is everything you need to know, including England's choice.
Do teams get to choose their World Cup goal music?
FIFA has introduced stadium audio regulations for the 2026 World Cup that permit all participating national associations to submit personalised selections. This means that rather than a single, generic tournament anthem playing for every goal, stadium crowds will hear music chosen directly by the scoring team's federation.
What are teams allowed to customise?
The audio experience stretches well beyond just the immediate celebration when the ball finds the back of the net. National federations are also allowed to submit designated tracks for full-time after victories and other specific, key moments during a match, reports the Mirror.
What is England's World Cup goal music?
England's 2026 selection is very familiar to sports fans - it is the darts anthem Chase the Sun by Planet Funk, usually heard ringing out when Luke Littler and co take to the stage at Alexandra Palace.
What have other teams gone for?
The German Football Association (DFB) has officially chosen Peter Schilling's 1980s synth-pop classic Major Tom as their designated goal celebration anthem. The track struck a chord with supporters during the European Championship and was recently heard booming through stadium speakers during Germany's commanding 7-1 group-stage triumph against Curacao.
What other tunes have been chosen?
Additional German picks: Alongside their main goal anthem, Germany has opted for An Tagen wie diesen by Die Toten Hosen to blare out over the speakers following a win. At the 2022 World Cup, we were treated to Going Bad by Meek Mill ft Drake when Canada found the back of the net and Feel So Good by Mase for the USA.
What is the hosts' choice for 2026?
The three host nations have all made their mark with different choices of goal music. This meant mariachi tunes filled the air when Julian Quinones netted Mexico's first against South Africa - also the tournament's opening goal.
What is on the official soundtrack?
FIFA has supplemented individual team choices by unveiling a colossal, star-studded official soundtrack album for the 2026 tournament. This project features high-profile collaborative tracks like DNA (More Than a Game) by Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, and Megan Thee Stallion, which serves as the overall tournament theme.
How are the host nations represented?
Regional sounds from the host nations feature prominently across the official FIFA soundtrack playlist in celebration of local culture. Fans will frequently hear tracks like Por Ella by Belinda and Los Angeles Azules, alongside Alejandro Fernandez's Mi Mexico Lindo, blasting from stadium PA systems.
