There was a time when the hype around an upcoming FIFA World Cup was not spurned on by associated songs. Can you imagine that? Neither can we! It just doesn’t feel the same. Official or unofficial, anthems and songs floating around a World Cup have a ritualistic essence to them.
This is a marriage that began in the 1962 World Cup in Chile when a Chilean rock band, Los Ramblers’ hit named ‘El Rock del Mundial’ was declared the official song of the World Cup. Ever since the trend has endured for reasons related to commerce as well as vibes.
The basic idea is to create a pop song that resonates globally but is simultaneously embedded in the culture of the host nation.
Sometimes the ploy has worked deliciously for the organisers and artists, and on other occasions, erm… not so much.
But don’t worry, FootTheBall delivers a cross so good that even Kevin de Bruyne would be proud, and picked out the Top 5 bangers you can and should still jam to.
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El Rock del Mundial by Los Ramblers, Chile 1962
Rock/Jazz/Soul lovers unite! Because this dynamic anthem from the 1962 Chile World Cup, even though its title’s English translation is ‘The World Cup Rock’, is a harmonious mix of all these genres.
Although the song lyrics perhaps micro-focus on just the World Cup and fail to inculcate other cultural elements to add depth but if you’re a not Spanish speaker, the literal meaning obviously is not a problem for you!
In terms of everything else, El Rock del Mundial offers a different feel than most modern World Cup songs. This doesn’t mean that this hit fails to pass the ‘vibe check’. It passes with flying colours.
Waka Waka by Shakira and Freshlyground, South Africa 2010
Waka Waka by Shakira and Freshlyground is a proper cult classic which smashed the charts when it was released. The song video has over 3.3 billion views, and that’s saying something.
Shakira’s vocals forefronting lively, rhythmic beats produce a joyful energy that almost automatically forces you to shake your limbs and start dancing.
The fact that it doesn’t involve too much talk surrounding the World Cup is one of the reasons why it’s sitting outside the Top 3.
If a Can, Can by Awu, Brazil 2014
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