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John Denver’s family ‘thrilled’ as Country Roads becomes US team’s World Cup anthem
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the US men’s national soccer team at the World Cup
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 2, 2026
How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories.
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· Jul 2, 2026
How ‘Country Roads’ became the USMNT’s perfect World Cup anthem
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the US men’s national soccer team at the World Cup
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‘I love America’: US 250th celebrations fuel patriotic comeback
‘The Megyn Kelly Show’ host Megyn Kelly says America’s 250th anniversary and the FIFA World Cup have reignited a powerful sense of national pride. “I feel great about it actually, I love America,” Ms Kelly told Sky News host Paul Murray. “It’s the World Cup that has really infused the country with a much-needed dose of patriotism. “There’s just something about it that is unlike any other place on earth.”
Upworthy
· Jul 1, 2026
The surprising backstory of John Denver’s 1971 American classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’
The hit has become the unofficial anthem for the United States during the 2026 World Cup. The post The surprising backstory of John Denver’s 1971 American classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ appeared first on Upworthy.
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Related coverage for "John Denver’s family ‘thrilled’ as Country Roads becomes US team’s World Cup anthem": KSAT San Antonio — How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run. The Independent — How ‘Country Roads’ became the USMNT’s perfect World Cup anthem. Sky News Australia — ‘I love America’: US 250th celebrations fuel patriotic comeback. Upworthy — The surprising backstory of John Denver’s 1971 American classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’. Salon — America turns 250. Not everyone is celebrating. New Musical Express — TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead