Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, known as Ant and Dec, have vowed to remake their iconic 2002 music video for the England World Cup song 'We're On The Ball' if the national team wins the 2026 tournament. The duo made the pledge in an Instagram post captioning the original video, writing: 'Bring it home… and we’ll remake this video?'
Original Song and Video
The track debuted in 2002 as the official England song for the World Cup, where the team reached the quarter-finals. It was re-released in 2010, when England exited at the knockout stage. The video features Ant dressed as then-Swedish manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, with the pair scheming to steal clothes from Eriksson and his assistant Tord Grip to sneak into the tournament. They end up coaching players like Neville, Campbell, Rio, Scholes, Gerrard, Beckham, Heskey, and Owen, with comedic results.
Fan Reaction
Fans responded warmly to the possibility of a remake. Many suggested updating the lyrics for the current England squad. Comments included 'Best World Cup song of all time' from Luce, and 'I think you should remake it anyway' from Olivia Rawley. The song remains a favourite among supporters, with many saying they listen to it 'every England competition'.
Current World Cup Context
England are aiming to end 60 years of hurt, with a semi-final clash against historic rivals Argentina on Wednesday. The match in Atlanta will determine who faces Spain in the final. The stakes are high, with England fans expected to consume 6 million pints during the Argentina game, according to reports.
