Jubilant South African celebrate Tshaba’s iconic opening goal of World Cup 2010. Photo by MUSTAFA OZER / AFP)
World Cup track battle: Waka Waka or Wavin’ Flag?
The FIFA World Cup is a feast of sights and sounds. What’s your best ever World Cup song, and why is it Waka Waka or Wavin’ Flag?
Jubilant South African celebrate Tshaba’s iconic opening goal of World Cup 2010. Photo by MUSTAFA OZER / AFP)
The FIFA World Cup is always feast of sights and sounds, and 2022 in Qatar has been no different. We’re not here to discuss the best World Cup theme songs of all time, we’re here to see if you’re team Waka Waka or team Wavin’ Flag.
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FIFA World Cup 2010 produced two absolute bangers
We may be biased, but two of the best World Cup songs of all time were birthed at South Africa 2010. If you ask most football enthusiasts about their best tracks from FIFA World Cups, Shakira’s Waka Waka and K’naan’s Wavin’ Flag always get a mention.
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Although Wavin’ Flag wasn’t the official theme song for 2010, it became its anthem. Waka Waka, on the other hand, is still one of the catchiest songs ever, to this day. I mean, what a track.
Who can ever forget 2010 in South Africa? It might have been 12 years ago, but it always feels like yesterday when you’re listening to one of these bangers.
So, if you had to choose, would it be Waka Waka or Wavin’ Flag? Hit me up in the comments and let’s start a conversation!
Meanwhile, you can get more insights, analysis and love for the beautiful game from James Freemantle
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