Oasis have seen a huge surge in popularity during the FIFA World Cup 2026 as their iconic hit Wonderwall becomes the unofficial anthem of England's tournament campaign.
The 1995 classic has been ringing out in stadiums across the competition, with supporters joining together to sing the track after England matches.
Players including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have also been seen joining in with the celebrations, creating emotional scenes both inside stadiums and among fans watching at home.
Following England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico, streaming figures for the song soared, with Spotify confirming a significant spike in listeners.
According to data from the streaming platform, Wonderwall received 306% more listeners in the hour immediately after England's win compared to the same period the previous day.
Streams reportedly jumped from 1,628 to 6,614 after the final whistle, while the song recorded an 18% increase in daily streams, reaching a total of 200,441 plays over the 24-hour period.
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The renewed attention has delighted Liam Gallagher, who reacted after another England victory was celebrated with the Oasis anthem.
The former Oasis frontman joked about the players struggling to sing after the match, writing on social media: "It’s hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL."
It’s hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 6, 2026
Gallagher also revisited his prediction ahead of England's clash with Mexico, after previously telling a Mexican fan they were "gonna get smashed 3-0 Sunday." When a supporter suggested he must be proud his prediction was close, he simply replied: "I told you."
The celebrations were not without drama, however, after Jordan Henderson suffered an injury during the post-match Wonderwall singalong.
The former Liverpool midfielder fell awkwardly on his wrist while joining in with the celebrations.
England captain Harry Kane also struggled to contain his emotions after the match, joking during a post-game interview with BBC reporter Kelly Somers that he "can't even talk" following the celebrations.
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham encouraged England supporters to fully enjoy the moment after the historic victory, even suggesting fans should take time off work to celebrate.
Speaking after the match, the midfielder said: "Text your bosses and tell them you’re not coming in, simple as that."
Bellingham, who has become one of England's standout performers at the tournament, added: "I have been an England fan since I was seven years old, the 2010 World Cup was my first one."
The connection between Wonderwall and England's World Cup run has also been welcomed by the Gallagher brothers, with Noel Gallagher previously backing calls for the track to become an official tournament anthem.
Following England's victory over Croatia, where supporters and players again broke into a mass singalong of the song, Noel described the scenes as a "magical moment" between fans and the team.
He said: "‘Wonderwall’ belongs to the people, and it was a magical moment between the people and the players."
The song, taken from Oasis' second studio album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, has remained one of the band's most recognisable tracks nearly three decades after its release and has long been popular among football supporters.
The latest World Cup connection has only strengthened its place in English football culture, with the track now providing the soundtrack to one of the country's biggest sporting moments.
The renewed interest comes as excitement continues to build around the upcoming Oasis reunion documentary, Don't Look Back In Anger, which is set to arrive on Disney+ and in cinemas this year. The film will explore the band's long-awaited comeback and their return to the spotlight.
