Liam Gallagher has signalled he is prepared to take the stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final and perform 'Wonderwall' live — but only if England make it to the New Jersey showpiece on Sunday, July 19.

The Oasis frontman made the pledge on X after England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16, a match that sent fans and players alike into raptures. When the final whistle blew at the Azteca, England's squad gathered in front of their supporters to sing 'Wonderwall' together — an anthem that has soundtracked the Three Lions' entire campaign at the tournament. The celebrations even left captain Harry Kane briefly voiceless, producing a memorable post-match interview.

Gallagher, a Manchester City supporter, was among the millions who stayed up through the early hours of Monday morning to watch the match. Reacting on X, he wrote: "It's hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL."

When a fan replied suggesting it should be "mandatory" for Gallagher to fly out and perform 'Wonderwall' live on the pitch if England reach the final, he answered simply: "We'll see I'm ready."

A realistic prospect

The idea is not as far-fetched as it may seem. Previous FIFA World Cup closing ceremonies have featured live performances from major artists, and Gallagher himself performed at the New Jersey stadium during Oasis' 2025 reunion tour.

The 1995 Oasis classic has taken on an almost mythical status during England's run in North America, becoming the unofficial anthem of the Three Lions' campaign. Its hold over the squad and supporters shows no sign of fading.

England's path to the final

Before any final talk becomes reality, England must first overcome Norway in a quarter-final on Saturday in Miami. Victory there would set up a semi-final the following Wednesday in Atlanta — the same city where they defeated DR Congo earlier in the tournament.

England have reached the World Cup final only once in their history, claiming the trophy on home soil in 1966. Yet after a composed and resilient display against Mexico in difficult conditions, supporters and pundits are beginning to believe that manager Thomas Tuchel's side have what it takes to end six decades of hurt.

It is the second successive summer that Oasis have found themselves intertwined with the national mood — the band's landmark reunion tour swept through the country in 2025, capturing a nation's imagination much as 'Wonderwall' is now doing at FIFA World Cup 2026.