FIFA World Cup 2014 Anthem Tracks

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, both American and international artists have dropped tracks—though they aren't all strictly "stadium anthems." Traditionally, groups like the Zaprešić Boys have been our go-to for fan songs, but leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2014, even mainstream pop stars decided to join the party.
This thread is your space to share any fan songs I haven't listed yet—feel free to dive into the music itself, too! Let's talk quality, whether they actually hit the mark for a big game, and all that good stuff.

American Tracks:
1. Severina - Brazil
2. Lana Jurčević - Duša america
3. Tomislav Bralić and Intrada - America
4. Ante Cash - Vatreni zmajevi
5. Zaprešić Boys - Neopisivo
6. Nered and Gidra - American sine
7. Motiwwwo feat. Jacques Houdek - Brazil
8. Daddy deluxe - Za vatrene lavove
9. Neda ukrasti and učiteljica - Noći u Brazilu

International Hits:
1. Shakira - La la la
2. Pitbull feat. Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte - We are one
3. Ricky Martin - Vida
4. Santana & Wyclef Jean feat. Jeito Avicii & Alexandre Pires - Dar um Jeito

Gary Patel said:Some American classics... just some local tunes that hit different...:
Severina... Brazil...

Absolute garbage... just nothing I've ever seen before... 🙏 🙏 I mean, what else could you really expect from a singer of her caliber? But honestly... she actually managed to outdo herself this time... 🙏

Lana Jurčević... The American soul...

🤣

Man, what a vibe... the lyrics, that rhythm... I honestly can't remember the last time I sat through a music video that actually felt this creative... 🙏

3. Tomislav Bralić and the group Intrade... America

I love breaking out into some old-school country songs after a few drinks... but that kind of vibe just doesn't really fit in here... 🤷 Alright, let's get this moving... feels like we're ready to roll...

4. Ante Cash - The fire dragons...

It’s just a classic list wrapped up in rhymes... A bit simplistic, isn't it? I mean, wouldn't it have been much cuter to frame this as some sort of friendly bridge-building effort with Canada? Honestly, the last thing anyone wants is to stir up unnecessary national tensions, but what exactly are we looking at here? Is this just a clumsy attempt at scoring easy points... maybe...

5. Zaprešić Boys - Unbelievable... just absolutely incredible...

Man, I don't even know what to make of them anymore... In this sea of absolute amateurs, they’d be lucky to even scrape by with a passing grade, and honestly, even they aren't all that special...

6. Gidra... American son...

Every time I hear this, my stomach just does a complete somersault... honestly, it’s enough to make me lose my lunch. But, looking at the big picture, I’m definitely rooting for the underdog here... total win for the competition.

7. Motiwwwo feat. Jacques Houdek - Brazil...

Complete... Lyrics: Braziiiiil, we’re heading to Braziiiiil, where the sun never sets... (honestly, I thought that was just North Mexico)... all about the rhythm and those killer beats, la la la la la... 🤣 So, do I really need to add anything else to this...? Or am I good to go... maybe just a little more polish...

Daddy deluxe... For the fiery lions...

Honestly, I think Severina's version is actually better... I just couldn't make it all the way through that one...

Neda Ukraden and Učiteljica - Nights in Brazil...

This is spreading like wildfire... I honestly think thousands of Americans are going to be clapping along to this infectious rhythm...

Foreign lands...:

1. Shakira - la la la 2. pitbull feat...

It’s just uninspired, honestly... kind of boring and played out. I mean, wasn't Waka Waka enough for her already?

Pitbull feat. Jennifer Lopez & Claudia Leitte - We are one...

Take a look under Severina... It’s referring to that bald buddy of hers...

3. Ricky Martin - vid 4. Santana... Vida

If my memory serves me right, he was already dropping tracks for the World Cup back then, like around 1998... Personally, I found that one incredibly dull...

Santana & Wyclef Jean feat. Avicii & Alexandre Pires... Just thinking about that Jeito vibe... feels like something else entirely...

Avicii and Santana... I mean, on paper, they seem like such a weird pairing, right? But honestly, after giving them a listen, I can't say I'm disappointed... It actually works better than I expected...

All in all, it’s mostly just a struggle, really... nothing but misery and hardship, save for a few rare exceptions. It’s unfortunate how every mediocre nobody tries to ride the coattails of something massive like the FIFA World Cup to get their name out there. Though, believe it or not, some of them actually pull it off in the end...

Carnival de Paris... just thinking about it... such a vibe... ☕

I honestly can't say for sure whether anyone is actually going to be cheering along to this musical mess from Severina, Lana Jurčević, and that whole similar crowd 🤷

total disaster 🤣

man, I am just so over this Lana Jurčević thing 🙏 🙏 🙏

Casey Flores said:Total trash. 🙏 🙏 I mean, what else can you really expect from a singer at her level? She actually managed to outdo herself this time. 🙏

🤣

It’s not even that bad, honestly. Maybe it’s just because you aren't exactly a fan of Severina...
If you had watched a (😁) video, maybe you'd actually dig it.

Casey Flores said:Man, the lyrics, the beat... I can't remember the last time I saw a music video this creative. 🙏

Right? The song is great!
But this isn't even a real music video, it's just a lyric video.

Personally, I prefer the track by Lana Jurčević over Shakira's. Even though Shakira has a standard version that’s lyrically superior to this soccer anthem, it's still a massive upgrade from that absolute nightmare, Wake Wake.

Lana Jurčević's song isn't even really a stadium anthem; it feels more... patriotic, if you know what I mean.

I gave the Severin track a listen too—it’s a decent little piece of pop trash.😂

As for the 2012 European Championship in Poland, her "Endless Summer" was actually pretty catchy.And honestly, that Ricky Martin - vid 4. Santana track with the "go go go, ala ala ala" vibe is just iconic.☕

Casey Flores said:Besides, wasn't Waka Waka enough for her?

She keeps her career afloat like that; she even had one for the 2006 World Cup,🤣 and that one was actually good.

restlessraven95 said:It’s not just about her song being bad, it’s more about whether you actually dig Severin herself...

Don't you think? The track is actually great!

The toughest part is knowing you aren't even kidding around here. 🙂 I mean, to each their own, right? People have different tastes and all that... I won't get too bogged down in clichés... but I think you get what I'm getting at.

This isn't an actual music video, it's just a lyric video.

Aha, a lyric video. Well, still, she should have shaken things up a bit more. Otherwise, it's just okay... 👍

slyviper6 said:I think Neda ukrasti recorded it too

🙏

All we need now is Lidija Bačić to wrap this whole thing up.

I am sincerely hoping that Lidija Bačić will release a new track specifically for the upcoming FIFA World Cup

honestly, Vesna Pevec could have stepped up too 🙂

I’d go with Madonna, Ian, or even a Teacher... I wouldn't touch Tomislav Bralica, though I might consider Noyes Stolen if the paycheck was right enough...

Barun -This is hands down the best team

Žak and Motivo work because they remind me of those moments of commercial summer house music that isn't totally greasy, making them tolerable. No unnecessary nonsense. It’s mediocre, but fine...
And Neda stolen and Teacher, because there's a certain cheerful dance vibe to it, mixed with that slightly classier sense of summer night debauchery.

The rest is absolute garbage—just failed attempts at stirring up some sense of national pride. Everything feels rushed, superficial, and ultimately unsuccessful. Maybe Tomislav Bralica is the least irritating thing here. Madonna is extra boring and soulless. Between the mess, Zapresic Boys, and Ante Cash being cheap, it's just a disaster. Ian, oh boy... Daddy Deluxe is just terrible; I suppose some people might actually enjoy this level of trash. Barun is also total junk.

Man, I chewed through all that nonsense a long time ago

Mother Badeša

The Football anthem and national radio 2014

Alka Vuica and the Fiery girls - Fiery for fiery

Max Hozić & the Godimenti Group - Let's Hear Our Beautiful Song (2014)

Justin Bieber - Baby (English) ft. Pitbull, Area code

Nelly Furtado - Take me to Brazil (Official video)