{"id":25546,"date":"2026-07-10T17:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/the-secret-soundtrack-of-the-2026-world-cup-the-songs-the-national-teams-listen-to-before-taking-the-field\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T17:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:37:44","slug":"the-secret-soundtrack-of-the-2026-world-cup-the-songs-the-national-teams-listen-to-before-taking-the-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/en\/the-secret-soundtrack-of-the-2026-world-cup-the-songs-the-national-teams-listen-to-before-taking-the-field\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secret Soundtrack of the 2026 World Cup: The Songs the National Teams Listen to Before Taking the Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Forget about tactical talks. Before every match, there\u2019s another strategy that can also make a difference: music. FIFA has revealed for the first time the official playlists that will accompany the national teams during the 2026 World Cup, unveiling a fascinating musical landscape featuring Oasis, Daft Punk, BTS, Mariachi Vargas, Kase.O, and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs. Because soccer is also played to the beat of songs. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

There’s a moment that the cameras hardly ever show.<\/p>\n\n

The stadium roars.<\/p>\n\n

The stands are full.<\/p>\n\n

Millions of people are waiting in front of their TVs.<\/p>\n\n

But the main players haven’t taken the field yet.<\/p>\n\n

They remain in the locker room.<\/p>\n\n

With their helmets on.<\/p>\n\n

Singing.<\/p>\n\n

Concentrating.<\/p>\n\n

Breathing.<\/p>\n\n

FIFA has decided to lift the curtain on this intimate moment by revealing how its Stadium Entertainment Team<\/strong> works\u2014the team responsible for collaborating with the 48 national associations to design the official playlists that will accompany each national team during the 2026 World Cup. We\u2019re not just talking about the music played over the PA system: each team has chosen specific songs for the lineup introductions, warm-ups, goals, and post-goal celebrations. In total, more than 750 tracks<\/strong> make up the tournament\u2019s official soundtrack. <\/p>\n\n

And the most interesting thing isn’t that there’s good music.<\/p>\n\n

It’s just that each playlist perfectly captures the personality of each country.<\/p>\n\n

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Spain: From the Bad Bunny Phenomenon to Respect for Kase.O<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

The Spanish national team almost perfectly reflects the current state of Spanish music.<\/p>\n\n

The official playlist blends a masterful take on urban pop with essential names in Spanish hip-hop.<\/p>\n\n

It features artists such as Bad Bunny<\/strong>, Rosal\u00eda<\/strong>, Quevedo<\/strong>, and Aitana<\/strong>, who are regulars at the team\u2019s training sessions under head coach Luis de la Fuente. But among all these hits, one choice stands out as particularly celebrated by music fans: Kase.O<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

The presence of this legendary MC from Zaragoza shows that there\u2019s also room in La Roja\u2019s locker room for classic rap, introspective lyrics, and the most authentic hip-hop culture.<\/p>\n\n

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England and Oasis: “Wonderwall” Is Already a World Cup Anthem<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

If I had to choose the song that best represents this World Cup, it would probably be “Wonderwall<\/strong>. “<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

What began as a simple musical choice ended up becoming one of the most exciting moments of the championship.<\/p>\n\n

After one of England’s early victories, the entire stadium began singing the Oasis classic while the players celebrated on the field.<\/p>\n\n

Captain Harry Kane<\/strong> later acknowledged that that moment created a special bond between the team and the fans.<\/p>\n\n

“Everyone knew the lyrics. It was one of the most special moments I’ve ever experienced with England.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n

From that point on, “Wonderwall” became part of the Three Lions’ emotional DNA.<\/p>\n\n

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Argentina: When a Soccer Anthem Hides a Story of Resistance<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

The Argentine election is probably one of the most interesting of the entire World Cup.<\/p>\n\n

Lionel Messi’s national team uses “El Matador”<\/strong> by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs<\/strong> both during warm-ups and when celebrating goals. <\/p>\n\n

Many fans interpret the song solely as a soccer metaphor.<\/p>\n\n

But its original meaning is much deeper.<\/p>\n\n

Written by Vicentico in the 1990s, it addresses political repression and the violence perpetrated during Latin American military dictatorships.<\/p>\n\n

What appears to be a sports celebration at the stadium also serves as a powerful symbol of collective memory.<\/p>\n\n

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France Celebrates Goals with Daft Punk<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

There couldn’t be a more French choice.<\/p>\n\n

Every time Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> and his teammates score a goal, the stadium speakers play “One More Time”<\/strong> by Daft Punk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Few songs convey that sense of collective euphoria that comes with a World Cup goal better than this one.<\/p>\n\n

French electronic music transformed into emotional fuel. <\/p>\n\n

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Belgium Revives ’90s Techno<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

While many countries focus on current hits, Belgium has chosen to look to one of the greatest sources of pride in its musical history.<\/p>\n\n

During the warm-up, “Pump Up The Jam<\/strong>, “<\/strong> Technotronic’s<\/strong> timeless hit, plays.<\/p>\n\n

Thirty-five years after taking the dance floors by storm, it’s still just as effective at bringing a stadium to its feet. <\/p>\n\n

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Mexico reflects on its roots before every game<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

Not all national teams are looking for a thrill.<\/p>\n\n

Some prefer identity.<\/p>\n\n

Mexico has chosen to make the legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitl\u00e1n<\/strong> the official sound of its national team.<\/p>\n\n

Traditional songs such as “Cielito Lindo”<\/strong> accompany the team before and after matches, strengthening the bond between the national team and its popular culture. <\/p>\n\n

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South Korea Proves That K-Pop Is Also Competing in the World Cup<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

If there is one music industry capable of competing globally with Anglo-Saxon pop, it is the Korean one.<\/p>\n\n

So it’s no surprise that the Asian national team is traveling with songs by BTS<\/strong> and BLACKPINK<\/strong>, who have become true cultural ambassadors for the country.<\/p>\n\n

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And then there are the universal hymns<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

Beyond national elections, there are songs that already seem to be part of the heritage of world soccer.<\/p>\n\n

“Seven Nation Army”<\/strong> by The White Stripes.<\/p>\n\n

“Thunderstruck”<\/strong> by AC\/DC.<\/p>\n\n

“Freed From Desire”<\/strong> by Gala.<\/p>\n\n

“Livin’ On A Prayer”<\/strong> by Bon Jovi.<\/p>\n\n

“Sweet Caroline”<\/strong> by Neil Diamond.<\/p>\n\n

“Hey Jude”<\/strong> by The Beatles.<\/p>\n\n

All of them appear repeatedly at various venues because they have demonstrated a unique ability to transform thousands of individual voices into a single collective chorus. <\/p>\n\n

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When Music Is Also Part of the Strategy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

FIFA explains that these playlists aren’t put together on the fly.<\/p>\n\n

Their entertainment team spent months analyzing which songs work best in stadiums, studying the musical preferences of each country, and working directly with the national federations so that the players themselves could choose the songs that best represent their identity.<\/p>\n\n

The goal wasn’t simply to play music.<\/p>\n\n

The goal was to create an emotional atmosphere that would bring players and fans together from the warm-up until the final whistle. <\/p>\n\n

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LoffMusic’s opinion<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

For years, we’ve talked about the relationship between music and soccer as if they were two parallel worlds.<\/p>\n\n

This World Cup proves exactly the opposite.<\/p>\n\n

The songs are already part of the game.<\/p>\n\n

A goal may be remembered for the player who scored it.<\/p>\n\n

But also because of the song that played afterward.<\/p>\n\n

Maybe that’s why these playlists say so much more about each team than any press conference ever could.<\/p>\n\n

Because before we go out to compete, we all do the same thing.<\/p>\n\n

Let’s put on a song.<\/p>\n\n

And to believe, even if only for three minutes, that anything is possible.<\/p>\n\n

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