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World Cup 1966: Host Country - Let's kick off with the 1966 World Cup in England.
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World Cup 1966: Official song - The official song of 1966 was called 'World Cup Willie (Where in this World are We Going)' by Lonnie Donegan.
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World Cup 1966: Winners - Spurred on by the official song, we're sure, host nation England won the competition.
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World Cup 1982: Host Country - Do you remember who performed the official song of Spain 1982?
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World Cup 1982: Official song - The official was was performed by Spanish tenor and conductor Plácido Domingo and was called 'El Mundial,' or 'The World Cup.'
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World Cup 1982: Winners - Italy lifted the famous trophy in 1982.
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World Cup 1990: Host Country - If you can't remember who sang the song for Italia '90, here's a tip: it was an Italian duo.
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World Cup 1990: Official song - The song 'Un'estate italiana (To Be Number One)' was performed by Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini.
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World Cup 1990: Winners - The song was about the dream of playing in this legendary tournament. In 1990, it was Germany who managed to turn that dream into reality.
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World Cup 1994: Host Country - In 1994, the United States hosted the tournament which would eventually be won by Brazil - the fourth of their five World Cup honors.
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World Cup 1994: Official song - The theme song 'Gloryland' was performed by Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blackness.
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World Cup 1994: Inspiration - The song was an adaptation of a traditional American instrumental called 'Glory, Glory, Hallelujah.'
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World Cup 1998: Host Country - The 1998 World Cup took place in France, and was won by the host country. This year's song was one of the most famous World Cup songs!
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World Cup 1998: Official song - 'La copa de la vida ( The Cup of Life)' was performed by Ricky Martin and is one of the best-remembered World Cup songs.
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World Cup 1998: Off-field success - The song appeared on Ricky Martin's 'Vuelve' album, which won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop album in 1999.
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World Cup 2002: Host Country - In 2002, Japan and South Korea co-hosted the World Cup, which saw Brazil take home their fifth World Cup title.
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World Cup 2002: Official song - That year's official tune was 'Boom,' performed by American artist Anastacia.
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World Cup 2002: Off-field success
- Anastacia's song was a hit in Europe, Oceania and even more so in Asia, where the tournament took place.
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World Cup 2006: Host Country - The 2006 World Cup took place in Germany. Can you remember the theme song?
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World Cup 2006: Official song - The song was 'The Time of Our Lives' and was performed by Il Divo. Singer Toni Braxton also performed with the group.
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World Cup 2006: Winners - The Italians once again took home the trophy, to the sweet sound of Toni Braxton and Il Divo.
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World Cup 2010: Host Country - The 2010 World Cup was historic. For the first time ever, an African country hosted the tournament (South Africa). If you're a pop fan you may just remember this one!
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World Cup 2010: Official song - Shakira! The song 'Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)' was performed by the Colombian superstar with South African group Freshlyground.
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World Cup 2010: Winners - Shakira performed at the opening ceremony and again before the final, where the Spanish team were victorious. Spurred on by the Latin rhythm, Spain couldn't fail!
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World Cup 2014: Host Country - Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup and there was a lot of talk about who would perform the official song. Can you remember who it was?
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World Cup 2014: Official song - The song was 'We Are One,' performed by Pitbull in a legendary opening ceremony.
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World Cup 2014: Official song - The song was performed with the help of Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte.
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World Cup 2014: Winners - The Germans won another title.
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World Cup 2018: Host Country - Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, where France took home the trophy.
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World Cup 2018: Official song - Maluma was charged with performing the Spanish version of 'Colors' that year.
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World Cup 2018: Official song
- The English version of the song was performed by Jason Derulo. See also: Revisit the most memorable Super Bowl performances ever
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World Cup 1966: Host Country - Let's kick off with the 1966 World Cup in England.
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World Cup 1966: Official song - The official song of 1966 was called 'World Cup Willie (Where in this World are We Going)' by Lonnie Donegan.
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World Cup 1966: Winners - Spurred on by the official song, we're sure, host nation England won the competition.
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World Cup 1982: Host Country - Do you remember who performed the official song of Spain 1982?
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World Cup 1982: Official song - The official was was performed by Spanish tenor and conductor Plácido Domingo and was called 'El Mundial,' or 'The World Cup.'
© Getty Images
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World Cup 1982: Winners - Italy lifted the famous trophy in 1982.
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World Cup 1990: Host Country - If you can't remember who sang the song for Italia '90, here's a tip: it was an Italian duo.
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World Cup 1990: Official song - The song 'Un'estate italiana (To Be Number One)' was performed by Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini.
© Getty Images
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World Cup 1990: Winners - The song was about the dream of playing in this legendary tournament. In 1990, it was Germany who managed to turn that dream into reality.
© Getty Images
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World Cup 1994: Host Country - In 1994, the United States hosted the tournament which would eventually be won by Brazil - the fourth of their five World Cup honors.
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World Cup 1994: Official song - The theme song 'Gloryland' was performed by Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blackness.
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World Cup 1994: Inspiration - The song was an adaptation of a traditional American instrumental called 'Glory, Glory, Hallelujah.'
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World Cup 1998: Host Country - The 1998 World Cup took place in France, and was won by the host country. This year's song was one of the most famous World Cup songs!
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World Cup 1998: Official song - 'La copa de la vida ( The Cup of Life)' was performed by Ricky Martin and is one of the best-remembered World Cup songs.
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World Cup 1998: Off-field success - The song appeared on Ricky Martin's 'Vuelve' album, which won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop album in 1999.
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World Cup 2002: Host Country - In 2002, Japan and South Korea co-hosted the World Cup, which saw Brazil take home their fifth World Cup title.
© Shutterstock
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World Cup 2002: Official song - That year's official tune was 'Boom,' performed by American artist Anastacia.
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World Cup 2002: Off-field success
- Anastacia's song was a hit in Europe, Oceania and even more so in Asia, where the tournament took place.
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World Cup 2006: Host Country - The 2006 World Cup took place in Germany. Can you remember the theme song?
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World Cup 2006: Official song - The song was 'The Time of Our Lives' and was performed by Il Divo. Singer Toni Braxton also performed with the group.
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World Cup 2006: Winners - The Italians once again took home the trophy, to the sweet sound of Toni Braxton and Il Divo.
© Getty Images
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World Cup 2010: Host Country - The 2010 World Cup was historic. For the first time ever, an African country hosted the tournament (South Africa). If you're a pop fan you may just remember this one!
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World Cup 2010: Official song - Shakira! The song 'Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)' was performed by the Colombian superstar with South African group Freshlyground.
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World Cup 2010: Winners - Shakira performed at the opening ceremony and again before the final, where the Spanish team were victorious. Spurred on by the Latin rhythm, Spain couldn't fail!
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World Cup 2014: Host Country - Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup and there was a lot of talk about who would perform the official song. Can you remember who it was?
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World Cup 2014: Official song - The song was 'We Are One,' performed by Pitbull in a legendary opening ceremony.
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World Cup 2014: Official song - The song was performed with the help of Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte.
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World Cup 2014: Winners - The Germans won another title.
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World Cup 2018: Host Country - Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, where France took home the trophy.
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World Cup 2018: Official song - Maluma was charged with performing the Spanish version of 'Colors' that year.
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World Cup 2018: Official song
- The English version of the song was performed by Jason Derulo. See also: Revisit the most memorable Super Bowl performances ever
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Celebrities who recorded official World Cup theme songs
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby records theme song for the 2022 World Cup
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is being held in Qatar, since November 20. The usual competitors to look out for are there, such as Brazil and Portugal, while underdogs like Canada will also be taking their shot.
However, the World Cup is so much more than a soccer tournament. It's a major cultural event that unites people from all over the world to enjoy a little healthy competition as well as some fantastic spectacles! Each World Cup has a theme song created especially for the occasion by a prestigious artist. In the past, we've had Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jason Derulo, and Plácido Domingo. This year, the Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby has taken the mic. The inspiring track is called 'The World is Yours to Take,' and the 27-year-old says it's based on his own desire to achieve his dreams. "I went all in on a dream that brought me to where I am now, and that’s what I want fans to feel when they hear the song."
Click through the gallery to remember all the iconic songs of World Cups gone by!
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