How a 55-Year-Old Song Became the U.S. Fan Anthem at the World Cup
One of the standout stories of the 2026 World Cup has been the United States, one of the host nations, which has emerged as one of the tournament’s most impressive teams. Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Americans have beaten Paraguay and Australia and have already secured a place in the knockout stage from first place in their group.
A major part of that success has been the home crowd, which has filled the stands and loudly pushed the team forward. The fans’ biggest moment came at the end of Friday’s match against Australia, when more than 60,000 people roared a song that has become the team’s unofficial anthem.
The chorus they sang, “Country Roads, Take Me Home, To The Place I Belong,” comes from a song released 55 years ago. At this World Cup, it has turned into a defining soundtrack for the American supporters.
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