{"id":1105649,"date":"2019-09-12T14:45:04","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T13:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1105649"},"modified":"2020-03-20T16:58:04","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T16:58:04","slug":"fifa-songs-soundtrack-avicii-kasabian-muse-blur","status":"publish","type":"gaming","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/gaming\/fifa-songs-soundtrack-avicii-kasabian-muse-blur\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the best FIFA song of all time?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Later this month EA Sports will release FIFA 20 and we all know what that means: a new batch of catchy tunes to grip our minds across the next year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over the years the FIFA franchise has forged a burgeoning reputation for its vibrant selection of home-screen soundtracks, which at times, have captivated us more than the gameplay itself.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/audioboom.com\/posts\/7360490-squawka-talker-special-champions-league-2019-20-preview<\/p>\n<p>The assortment of household earworms and unheralded melodies have long been imprinted in many of our memories across the past three or so decades, so we decided to rank them.<\/p>\n<p>This will be a trip down memory lane like no other and is sure to evoke more than a strong sense of nostalgia, so sit back and enjoy the memories.<\/p>\n<p>Disagree with any of our picks? Let us know on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/squawka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SquawkaFootballNews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>30. Maedon &#8211; Finale<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Madeon - Finale\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j0h2u87JwyA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This gem came into our lives in FIFA 13 to mark the first Premier League season without Sir Alex Ferguson in the dugout; it certainly remedied a still-profound void.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>29.\u00a0The Strokes &#8211; Macchu Picchu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Strokes perform &#039;Machu Picchu&#039; at Reading Festival 2011 - BBC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Q3PuRxeB0U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One of the most\u00a0recognisable and uplifting tracks on FIFA 12. This masterpiece from The Strokes was a joy to have on in the background when browsing the Ultimate Team market or waiting for a match to load.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>28. The Hoosiers &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Goodbye Mr A<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Hoosiers - Goodbye Mr A (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OeNNfS0ZTnU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here before the days of Ultimate Team, this banger was a classic on FIFA 08. The band even referenced FIFA in the music video to &#8220;Goodbye Mr A&#8221;, with lead singer Irwin Sparkes captured playing as his beloved Reading scoring against Manchester United.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>27. Jungle &#8211; Busy Earnin&#8217;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jungle - Busy Earnin&#039;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BcsfftwLUf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This track proved such a hit that it not only featured in FIFA 15 but also\u00a0Forza Horizon 2, while peaking at number 19 on the UK Indie Chart.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>26. Black Kids &#8211; I&#8217;m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Black Kids - I&#039;m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You (Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rOV6I4fYnvQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This silver-toned FIFA 09 classic was an absolute treat a decade ago, heralding the start of the Ultimate Team era in fine fashion.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>25. Jump Jump Dance Dance &#8211; White Picket Fences<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jump Jump Dance Dance - White Picket Fences\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Tb2Vp18PxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Whoever discovered this tune in the EA Sports headquarters deserves a promotion. FIFA 11 wouldn&#8217;t be the same without &#8220;White Picket Fences&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>24. Beck &#8211; Dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beck - Dreams (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oTM3YPTYNo0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One of the more recent entries, Beck explained the reason for making this track was\u00a0to try &#8220;to make something that would be good to play live&#8221;, and well, given how good this funky tune sounded on FIFA 16, it must be pleasure to hear in the flesh.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>23. Catfish and the Bottlemen &#8211; Cocoon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Catfish and the Bottlemen - Cocoon\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Va75GaPv5jY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>FIFA 15 just wouldn&#8217;t be the same without this peach of a number &#8211; the guys at EA Sports certainly know how to pick &#8217;em.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>22. Marteria &#8211; Verstrahlt, feat. Yasha<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marteria - Verstrahlt feat. Yasha (Offizielles Musikvideo)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FzOrzJ1dNQk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This alternative German rap track deviated slightly from the norm of\u00a0chirpy tunes but certainly held its own on the FIFA 12 home-screen.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>21. Digitalism &#8211; Circles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#039;Circles&#039; Official Music Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/03tAKz66TC8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And another entry from FIFA 12, making that year&#8217;s edition &#8211; which featured English duo Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere on the front cover &#8211; one of the most musically uplifting of the series.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>20. Smallpools &#8211; Dreaming\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Smallpools - Dreaming (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e8xni3EcIbc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Move along\u00a0Wretch 32 and\u00a0John Newman, this debut single by\u00a0Smallpools was one of the most well-received on FIFA 14 and remains a hit.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>19. Grouplove &#8211; Colours<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GROUPLOVE- Colours (Captain Cuts Remix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cGJQU4r2aCY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Surprise, surprise, we&#8217;re back at FIFA 12 with this catchy song proving such a hit with the guys at EA Sports that it even made it into Madden NFL 12 that same year.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>18. Chromeo &#8211; Don&#8217;t Turn The Lights On<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chromeo - Don&#039;t Turn The Lights On [Official Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vkbpfPmqqbw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another funky jingle that proved such a banger among video game aficionados that it not only featured in FIFA 11, but also Dirt 3.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>17. FOALS &#8211; Mountain At My Gates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FOALS - Mountain At My Gates [Official Music Video] (GoPro Spherical)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l_EIE5f2t6M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This brilliant single by English rock band Foals reached the number\u00a0one slot in the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart, but will be truly remembered by many of us for its appearance on FIFA 16.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>16. Locnville &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Sun in my pocket<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Locnville - Sun In My Pocket (New Mix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pLVAdzSViR8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This song takes us back to the time you could spend hours in FIFA 11&#8217;s practice arena just pelting shot after shot against some hapless goalkeeper with this bumping in the background &#8211; those were the days!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>15. The Black Keys &#8211; Tighten Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Black Keys - Tighten Up [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mpaPBCBjSVc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When the\u00a0Rolling Stone lists a tune in its &#8216;Best Whistling Songs of All Time&#8217; category you know it will fit a FIFA home-screen like a hand in a glove as it did for FIFA 11.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>14. Blur &#8211; Song 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blur - Song 2 (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SSbBvKaM6sk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Back in the days when\u00a0Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink,\u00a0Michael Owen and\u00a0Dwight Yorke were terrorising Premier League defences, this throwback needs no introduction and was an absolute hit on FIFA 98.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>13. Slaptop &#8211; Sunrise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Slaptop - Sunrise (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v7Rf9bopNmk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This dazzling melody was a breath of fresh air on FIFA 15. Those trumpet solos are no doubt etched in the minds of every user who browsed the home-screen between the methodical musings of\u00a0Martin Tyler and Alan Smith.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>12. The Griswolds &#8211; 16 Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Griswolds - 16 Years (Audio) as heard in FIFA 15\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3G5F4QDoIXo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sticking with &#8217;15, this little pearl complemented the dance hits and household names that featured in FIFA&#8217;s edition that year, offering a vibrant beat that stood proud alongside\u00a0Avicii&#8217;s &#8220;The Nights&#8221; &#8211; oh, and\u00a0The Griswolds even added &#8220;as heard in FIFA 15&#8221; to the song&#8217;s official title on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>11. Muse &#8211; Supermassive Black Hole<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Muse - Supermassive Black Hole [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xsp3_a-PMTw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Muse&#8217;s hit single\u00a0&#8220;Supermassive Black Hole&#8221; charted\u00a0at number four in the UK Singles Chart, which is the highest position the band has ever achieved &#8211; no doubt,\u00a0Matt Bellamy and the boys will have more proud of making it into FIFA 07 mind.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>10.\u00a0Keane &#8211; Nothing In My Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nothing In My Way\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N9_nuhGTuBw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Again, staying with FIFA 07 this soothing soundtrack made it\u00a0nigh on impossible to start a new match such was its allure,\u00a0instead forcing us to pointlessly play around with tactics for an extra four minutes while it played out.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. MGMT &#8211; Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MGMT - Kids (Official HD Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fe4EK4HSPkI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A smash hit in its own right but a sacred melody among FIFA fans, with this\u00a0synth-pop banger immediately recalling thoughts of Wayne Rooney punching the air and Ronaldinho looking majestic in the esteemed red and black of AC Milan in 09.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Fatboy Slim &#8211; The Rockafeller Skank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fatboy Slim - Rockafeller Skank [Official Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FMrIy9zm7QY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This is where we start to\u00a0separate the men from the boys. Back in the days when FIFA only boasted around six songs,\u00a0Fatboy Slim&#8217;s dance hit has featured in a number of video games, including\u00a0Gekido and\u00a0Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova 2, but truly beguiled us in FIFA 99 &#8211; good times!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Foster The People &#8211; Call It What You Want<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Foster The People - Call It What You Want (Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1prhCWO_518?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The 2011\/12 season was a dramatic one, with Chelsea winning their first ever Champions League title,\u00a0while Manchester City rocked the Premier League &#8211; all while this alternative banger sparked glee on FIFA 12.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6.\u00a0Avicii &#8211;\u00a0The Nights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avicii - The Nights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UtF6Jej8yb4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One of the more renowned songs to make it as a FIFA soundtrack but by no means any less significant. Avicii&#8217;s &#8220;The Nights&#8221; captivated minds and souls across the globe but will always hold a special place in our hearts for making FIFA 15 that little bit more special.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Kasabian &#8211; Club Foot<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kasabian - Club Foot (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lk5iMgG-WJI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Any match-going football fan will be extremely familiar with this classic as it&#8217;s played on the speakers at pretty much every stadium up and down the country, and rightly so &#8211; surprised it took as long as FIFA 13 to feature in the series.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Sam Sparro &#8211; Black &amp; Gold<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sam Sparro - Black and Gold\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eHuebHTD-lY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And we&#8217;re back to a decade ago in the joyous years of FIFA 09, a time when\u00a0Andres Iniesta and Xavi were in their pomp for Barca and this\u00a0Australian pop hit was causing a stir between matches.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Saint Motel &#8211; My Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SAINT MOTEL - My Type (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IyVPyKrx0Xo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You probably recognise this song from the\u00a0NowTV adverts dominating British television, but this song first peaked our imaginations on FIFA 15 &#8211; and will always be remembered for that!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Bloc Party &#8211; Helicopter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bloc Party - Helicopter\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2R6S5CJWlco?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another absolute classic that is guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine. &#8220;Helicopter&#8221; is almost synonymous with the word throwback and was a pulsating, yet\u00a0enthralling, addition to the FIFA series in 06.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. The Caesars &#8211; Jerk It Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Caesars Palace - Jerk It Out (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w869Avr_fXI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Probably the most iconic FIFA song that has ever graced the franchise. This banger came into our lives 15 years ago in FIFA 2004 and\u00a0is sure to give you goosebumps, bringing back the good times when\u00a0Ronaldinho was banging them in for Barcelona and\u00a0Andriy Shevchenko was playing his way to the\u00a0Ballon d&#8217;Or.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Honourable mentions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>K&#8217;naan &#8211; Wavin&#8217; Flag (2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"K&#039;NAAN - Wavin&#039; Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WTJSt4wP2ME?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The less we discuss the 2010 World Cup the better, but\u00a0K&#8217;naan&#8217;s &#8220;Wavin&#8217; Flag&#8221; somewhat softened the blow after Frank Lampard&#8217;s shot went&#8230;forget it. This jovial jingle is one of the most uplifting songs ever to have featured in the video game series and was a fitting\u00a0anthem for South Africa 2010.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Coldcut &#8211;\u00a0True Skool, feat. Roots Manuva (FIFA Street 2)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Coldcut - &#039;True Skool&#039;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PRHCP-Czj0Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0vintage tune with its funky rhythm aptly taking its place on the FIFA Street home-screen. This has to go down as one of the best video game soundtracks, having also featured on\u00a0Forza Horizon 2 and Onrush.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Later this month EA Sports will release FIFA 20 and we all know what that means: a new batch of catchy tunes to grip our minds across the next year. 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