John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ becomes World Cup anthem for U.S. men’s national team

World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home

World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.

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John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as its sing-along chorus becomes a staple among soccer fans nationwide.

U.S. Soccer officials selected the song as the postmatch celebration tune for the men’s national team. Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.