Camila Vega
Music is an element that, regardless of your nationality and other characteristics that are part of who you are, will alsways allow you to come together with others, especially in the World Cup, a world festival for soccer. For this reason, JefeBet tells you which are the top 5 World Cup songs in history, that is to say, the ones that have had the greatest impact and those who have brought the most happiness.
Some of these have been sung at opening ceremonies, however, others are unofficial songs that have resonated in countries around the world and that have been adopted as anthems. Find out which they are below!
The Best World Cup Songs of All Time | Top 5
Germany 2006: Love Generation – Bob Sinclair ft. Gary Pine
To begin with, we have one of the most beautiful songs of the world: Love Generation, by Bob Sinclair and Gary Pine. This song was initially released in 2005, but in 2006 the video was edited so that the Goleo VI mascot and the Pille ball made an animated appearance.
This song is about the joy of children playing in the streets, and how play brings people together through empathy and love. Undoubtedly, it is the best song of all the World Cups because of its lyrics and lively music.
South Africa 2010: Wavin’ Flag – K’naan ft. David Bisbal
In second place of the best songs of the World Cup we have Wavin’ Flag, the song by singer K’naan and David Bisbal. The former is a Somali-Canadian artist who rose to fame with this song. Initially, it did not include David Bisbal, but later the song was adapted to have some Spanglish in it, and in that way, appeal more to different nationalities.
This song is about freedom and those values that unify society in spite of wars and idleness. In general, it is about exalting individual struggles towards self-confidence and togetherness.
France 1998: The Cup of Life – Ricky Martin
In third place we have an iconic song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin. It was composed for the 1998 World Cup in France, and was a resounding success around the world. It spent several weeks in the No. 1 position, and it achieved international recognition. The song focuses on the emotions experienced during the FIFA World Cups, and how they encourage to live a full life, full of experiences.
United States 1994: We Are the Champions – Queen
Of course, we couldn’t have left this song out. It is Queen’s immortal song, We Are the Champions, an alternative song from the 1994 World Cup in the United States, since the official song was Gloryland, by Daryl Hall and Sound of Blackness.
Nevertheless, We Are the Champions has been a symbol of victory for all mankind since it came out. Even today it is reproduced for the winners of the World Cup.
South Africa 2010: Waka Waka – Shakira and Freshlyground
Finally, we cannot forget of Waka Waka, the song by Shakira and Freshlyground. To create this hymn they took from the song Zamina mina (Zangaléwa), made by Golden Sounds. However, the performance, dancing and the presence of Shakira as one of the best artists made the song break out globally.
Undoubtedly, it is one of the most remembered songs in the history of all the World Cups, and it will continue to be so for a long time.
