Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, known as Ant and Dec, have vowed to remake their iconic 2002 music video 'We're On The Ball' if the England football team wins the 2026 World Cup. The duo made the offer in an Instagram caption accompanying the original video, writing: 'Bring it home… and we'll remake this video?'
Original song and video
The track debuted in 2002 as the official England song for the World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the quarter-finals. It was re-released in 2010, when England fell in the knockout stage. The music video features Ant dressed as former Sweden manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, with the pair plotting to steal Eriksson's clothes to sneak into the World Cup. The comedic sketch includes forced training sessions with players like Neville, Campbell, Rio Ferdinand, Scholes, Gerrard, Beckham, Heskey, and Owen.
Fan reaction
The possibility of a remake was met with enthusiasm from fans. Many commented that they listen to the track 'every England competition.' Luce wrote: 'Best World Cup song of all time.' Olivia Rawley added: 'I think you should remake it anyway.' Suggestions included updating the lyrics to reflect the current England squad.
England's 2026 World Cup campaign
England is aiming to end 60 years of hurt in the 2026 World Cup. The team faces historic rivals Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta. The winner will play Spain in the final. The match is expected to be intense, with Lionel Messi leading Argentina's charge.
