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The Music of Football
By Kristian Lin at Fort Worth Weekly
· June 10, 2026
· 4 min read
As the World Cup comes to Tarrant County, I’ve been tapped to look at the wild and extremely varied world of soccer chants. Fans all over the world have used music as a way of encouraging their team, winding up the opposition, and expressing their solidarity. If you’re used to college football and b
Key takeaway West Ham United took up an even older song in “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles,” which dates to 1919.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
As Tarrant County prepares to host World Cup events, local soccer fans may find themselves drawn into the vibrant world of soccer chants. While Fort Worth is perhaps more commonly associated with the sounds of Friday night high school football or the marching band at Texas Christian University, the city's growing soccer community is likely to appreciate the creative and often humorous songs that have become an integral part of the sport. From the nostalgic tunes adopted by British clubs to the playful jabs at individual players, these chants reflect the passionate and dedicated fan culture that surrounds soccer. As fans from around the world converge on Tarrant County, it will be interesting to see how local supporters of the sport engage with these musical traditions, and whether any unique Fort Worth-style chants emerge to cheer on their favorite teams.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Weekly ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? As the World Cup comes to Tarrant County, I’ve been tapped to look at the wild and extremely varied world of soccer chants. Fans all over the world have used music as a way of encouraging their team, winding up the opposition, and expressing their solidarity. If you’re used to college football and b
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