England’s World Cup warm-up matches will feature a selection of familiar anthems chosen by the national team ahead of the tournament. The Football Association has confirmed that traditional favorites such as "Three Lions," "Sweet Caroline," "Vindaloo," and "Freed from Desire" will be played before kickoff during England’s final preparations.

Each of the 48 nations competing in the World Cup will have the opportunity to select their own official warm-up songs, which are played in the stadium prior to matches. For England, the decision to stick with well-known tunes aims to create a sense of familiarity and comfort for both players and fans.

However, despite the inclusion of these classic anthems, supporters traveling to venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico—where the tournament is being hosted—will also be exposed to the FIFA official soundtrack. This compilation prominently features tracks by Shakira and other international artists, which some fans have expressed they may grow weary of as the competition progresses.

England manager Thomas Tuchel and his squad will thus prepare for the World Cup in a musical environment that blends both the team’s traditional anthems and the globally broadcast official FIFA playlist. This dual approach reflects a balance between national identity and the tournament’s international atmosphere as the team gears up for what promises to be a widely anticipated event.