The 'Darts Anthem' England Is Blasting at the World Cup and Why Everyone's Hooked

The 'Darts Anthem' England Is Blasting at the World Cup and Why Everyone's Hooked England's World Cup run has been absolutely epic, and every single time Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham nets one, the stadium erupts with "Chase the Sun" by Planet Funk. It's quickly become the undisputed soundtrack to their success this tournament, and fans are absolutely eating it up with every single beat.

That Song? Yeah, It's The Darts Anthem!

You might not know "Chase the Sun" by its name, but if you've been watching England, you definitely know the tune. This 2001 hit by Planet Funk has deep, deep roots in Europe, and it's practically legendary in the world of darts. Seriously, they call it 'The Darts Anthem' for a reason. Every time a player snags a win in the PDC, fans go wild, belting out that iconic "duh duh duh duh duhhh duh duh duh duh duhhh duh duh duh duh duh, oi! oi! oi!" over the loudspeakers. It's unclear if England's squad got their inspiration directly from the darts scene for this summer's World Cup, but the vibe is undeniable. Even the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL have used this track before, so it clearly has some serious sports cred beyond just the pitch.

England's Goal Machine and Their Post-Match Jams

With England about a month into the World Cup, they've been scoring goals left and right, and "Chase the Sun" has been blasting after each and every one. Guys like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are absolutely crushing it, leading the team in scoring and giving us plenty of reasons to hear that anthem. It's been wild seeing how quickly this track has caught on with fans who follow both darts and England in the World Cup. After matches, when the celebrations kick off, England isn't shy about cranking out other fan favorites either. They've been rolling with classics like "Hey Jude," "Three Lions," and even "Wonderwall" to keep the party going. The atmosphere is just electric, and the songs are a huge part of it. Get ready because England's journey isn't over yet! They're facing Argentina in a massive semifinal match on Wednesday. Then, it's straight into the anticipated final on Sunday. You know what that means: more goals, more "Chase the Sun" blasting through the stadium, and hopefully, some serious celebrating with "Hey Jude" afterward. You don't want to miss a single second of this!

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