Why does USA play 'Country Roads' at World Cup? How song became USMNT anthem

"Take Me Home, Country Roads." Why the U.S. men's national team sings the John Denver song at the World Cup.

Why is everyone singing John Denver's 'Country Roads' at the World Cup?

John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads," has sparked sing-alongs at the U.S. national team's World Cup matches. Here's ...

USMNT’s intersection with ‘Country Roads’: How the song became a World Cup anthem

The real story of how the U.S.'s 2026 World Cup anthem came to be involved last-minute texts and even inspiration from ...

How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the unofficial USMNT World Cup anthem

The U.S. fans belted out John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' after the team's 2-0 win over Australia, beginning a ...
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John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” Beat Out One Of The Most Annoying Songs In The World To Become The World Cup Victory Song Of US Men’s National Soccer Team

Thank goodness we don't have to hear that song after every game. The US Men's National Team has already made quite a statement in the 2026 World Cup, blowing out Paraguay in their first match and then ...