Oasis witnessed a significant surge of over 300% in streams for their popular song, Wonderwall, within just an hour after it gained popularity as an unofficial anthem for England’s World Cup 2026 team.
Attendees at the matches, including fans cheering for Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and others, have embraced chanting Wonderwall post-game, with the players even joining in. This heartwarming gesture has stirred emotional moments both at the stadiums and among viewers at home.
Following England’s recent victory against Mexico, Spotify data revealed a massive spike in Wonderwall listenership, with a staggering 306% increase in streams immediately after the match compared to the previous day.
The number of streams skyrocketed from 1,628 to 6,614 after the intense game, resulting in an 18% surge in daily plays, totaling 200,441 streams over a 24-hour period.
Wonderwall, a track from Oasis’ (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? album released in 1995, crafted by Noel Gallagher, climbed to number two on the charts and remains one of their most iconic songs.
As speculations swirl about a potential upcoming tour, Liam Gallagher playfully teased Harry Kane for losing his voice while celebrating the victory over Mexico. Kane, the Bayern Munich player, led the national team to success, securing a spot in the quarter-finals against Norway.
Fans erupted into a rendition of Wonderwall at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City immediately after the win, creating a touching moment shared by both spectators and players on the field.
After struggling to speak in a post-match interview with BBC Sport, Harry Kane’s voice loss prompted a lighthearted reaction from Liam Gallagher on Twitter.
Despite a delayed start time with the match kicking off at 2 am, pubs in the UK stayed open late, allowing fans to celebrate in the company of celebrities like Susanna Reid, Piers Morgan, Dan Walker, and Coleen Rooney.
Ross Kemp from EastEnders gained attention for his enthusiastic reaction videos, praising the team’s heroic and courageous performance, declaring it as a display of true English spirit.
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