242. Why Is It So Difficult to Make a Good World Cup Anthem?

Music to accompany the World Cup is nothing new. Since 1990, FIFA has commissioned at least one song to become the official anthem of the world's biggest sporting event, but the earliest instances of fan-created World Cup songs go back even further. And while there have been a few hits, the duds are overwhelmingly more common, especially since FIFA entered the game in an official capacity. So why is it so difficult to make a World Cup anthem? That's what the crew explores in the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast! Timestamps (02:10) Our new centerpiece: The Ballon d'Noir from Forty-One Magazine (05:06) "Lighter," the first FIFA World Cup song by Jelly Roll and Carin Leon (22:43) The history of World Cup music (33:58) Who we'd like to be on the next World Cup songs (42:52) Street Soccer USA LA Cup Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.