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Country Roads Goes Viral at World Cup | San Antonio News
The U.S. soccer team’s unexpected anthem—John Denver’s “Country Roads”—is sweeping the World Cup, with players and fans belting it together after wins, delighting the song’s estate. Though born from a Maryland road trip and originally pitched to Johnny Cash, Denver’s version became a global classic. FIFA’s post-game playlist sparked the trend, which exploded after a win over Australia and bounced back after a loss to Turkey. The song’s universal appeal echoes its legacy at West Virginia football games and even NFL matches in Germany. Meanwhile, England’s team is rocking Oasis’ “Wonderwall,”…
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