Even if you're not a football fan, there are some songs that you won't be able to avoid hearing in France as the 2026 World Cup kicks off - from a 70s disco classic to a chant about jumping Frenchmen.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 17:43 CET
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France's supporters cheer before the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France in 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
Even if you're not a football fan, there are some songs that you won't be able to avoid hearing in France as the 2026 World Cup kicks off - from a 70s disco classic to a chant about jumping Frenchmen.
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