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How the World Cup sent Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ to the top of Spotify’s global chart

More than 30 years after its release, Oasis' Wonderwall has achieved something it never managed during the height of Britpop, becoming the most-streamed song in the world on Spotify. 1 on Spotify's Global Daily chart during the final week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after becoming England's unofficial tournament anthem.

How the World Cup sent Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ to the top of Spotify’s global chart

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More than 30 years after its release, Oasis' Wonderwall has achieved something it never managed during the height of Britpop, becoming the most-streamed song in the world on Spotify.

1 on Spotify's Global Daily chart during the final week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after becoming England's unofficial tournament anthem.

It was a remarkable turnaround for a song released more than three decades ago, proving that some tracks never really disappear – they just need the right moment to find a new audience....

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More than 30 years after its release, Oasis' Wonderwall has achieved something it never managed during the height of Britpop, becoming the most-streamed song in the world on Spotify. 1 on Spotify's Global Daily chart during the final week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after becoming England's unofficial tournament anthem. It was a remarkable turnaround for a song released more than three decades ago, proving that some tracks never really disappear – they just need the right moment to find a new audience....

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