Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:45:16 GMT

John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united AmericaLumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap around the stadium to thank their fans for creating a worthy atmosphere.I’ve reported from four matches so far at this World Cup and the set list remains largely the same, no matter the venue. You’ll hear Dai Dai and Seven Nation Army. The growing boos that accompany the onset of a hydration break will be drowned out by Livin’ On A Prayer. Continue reading...

Read the full article at www.theguardian.com →

The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: Trump claims multiple were arrested over Reflecting Pool 'destruction': 'Years in Jail!' — www.rawstory.com
Left: Trump's Reflecting Pool sabotage claim falls apart: 'Brain is filled with tapioca' — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: World Cup tourists discover America — and delight us all — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match — www.theguardian.com
Center: WATCH: Team USA advances to next round of World Cup after defeating Australia 2-0 — abcnews.go.com
Center-Left: St Kilda pier wins peak Victorian architecture award as judges praise playful and ‘deeply civic’ design — www.theguardian.com
Right: 'This is the greatest country in the world': Vietnam vet's powerful remarks will leave you speechless — www.theblaze.com
Center-Right: Breaking down potential foes for USMNT in World Cup round of 32 — nypost.com

← Back to FlashTopics.com