Despite England’s World Cup Heartbreak, Could Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ Hit No. 1 in the U.K. for the First Time?
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England fans and players rallied around the track during their tournament run.
Por Billboard | 16/07/2026
The wait continues. England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run ended on Wednesday (July 15) in fittingly devastating fashion as two late goals saw Argentina deservedly beat the Three Lions as they sought their first World Cup final in 60 years. It was their third semi-final defeat in a row at this stage of the tournament, each more maddening than the last. But who’s counting, eh? Related How Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ Became the Unofficial Anthem for England’s Epic World Cup Run Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert & More Nominated for 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Caribbean Up-And-Comer of the Month: Ayetian Is Shaking Up Dancehall by Blending His Haitian & Jamaican Roots There could be one silver lining, however — at least for the Gallagher brothers. Oasis ’ “Wonderwall,” which became an unofficial anthem during the Three Lions run in the tournament, is within touching distance of hitting No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart for the very first time. The song previously peaked at No. 2 back in 1995. Fans and players adopted the song after their opening match against Croatia. The in-stadium DJ dropped the song following a 4-2 win, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and the players joining in with a singalong with the fans who had crossed the Atlantic to support them. Subsequently, the moment was recreated after every match, with Kane saying that the rendition in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium after their epic 3-2 win over the hosts was one of “the greatest moments in an England shirt.” Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher endorsed the cause, writing on X that “It’s hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon [sic] ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.” Brother Noel, who wrote the song, said that “‘Wonderwall’ belongs to the people, and it was a magical moment between the people and the players.” That has now translated into an uptick in streams and sales, too. In a midweek sales flash , the Official Charts Company says that the song is up to No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart, having already leapt 21 places week-on-week in the final tally dated July 10 from No. 32 to No. 8. The song peaked at No. 2 on Spotify’s Top 50 – Global charts and, as of Wednesday, was at No. 3 on the U.K. version. Music Week reports that the song has sales of 19,210 across streaming and downloads so far this week, trailing only “Rein Me In,” Sam Fende r and Olivia Dean ’s record-breaking chart-topper. Even if the streaming drop-off is steep following the team’s exit, the song will have built a solid base in this week’s tally, which runs on a weekly basis from Fridays. We have just hours to wait to find out if it achieves the feat. It would be a long overdue No. 1 for the Oasis brothers — and their ninth overall, following “Some Might Say” (1995), “Don’t Look Back In Anger” (1996), “D’Know What I Mean” (1997), “All Around The World” (1998), “Go Let It Out” (2000), “The Hindu Times” (2002), “Lyla” (2005) and “The Importance of Being Idle” (2005). “Wonderwall” w