Wonderwallthe famous song by the rock band Oasis, experienced a significant increase in its plays on Spotify in the days before the match between England and Ghana, in the 2026 World Cup, which was played on Tuesday the 23rd.
The digital music platform shared the news on social networks and highlighted the resurgence of the British classic and the recent increase in its popularity, associated with England’s participation in the World Cup.
“Spotify can reveal that the 1995 classic has seen a resurgence, with a 50% increase in streams in the UK, a huge increase considering the existing streams and fan base for such an iconic and enduring song,” Spotify stated.
International media have highlighted that the renewed success of Wonderwall coincides with the dissemination of images in which fans and players of the English team perform the song from the stands, after the team’s victory over Croatiaon June 17, 4-2.
Videos of the emotional moment have been spread on social networks and the media, which has further increased the popularity of the topic.
British singer and songwriter Liam Gallagher, vocalist of the band, reacted to the news through the social network X and highlighted the relevance that the song has maintained for more than 30 years. after its release.
«And rightly so, it is a classic and biblical sound in it.l,” Gallagher wrote in a comment.
England has just won their World Cup debut, the players go to greet the fans and they sing “WONDERWALL” by Oasis in unison.
The camera focuses on Jude Bellingham, who begins to hum it and smiles.
Aura. 🏴🚬 pic.twitter.com/tvOv9xZXcu
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) June 18, 2026
For his part, Noel Gallagher, guitarist and second vocalist of the band, also referred to the phenomenon during an interview with the newspaper The Sunwhere expressed support for the idea that Wonderwall becomes an unofficial anthem of England during the World Cup.
“Wonderwall “It belongs to the people and it was a magical moment between the people and the players.”said the musician.
The Oasis theme, Wonderwallwas released in October 1995 and has since become one of the British band’s biggest commercial successes.