Anticipation for the match between Mexico and England in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked conversation not only among fans and sports analysts, but also among international music stars. With just a few days to go before the highly anticipated match, Liam Gallagher, lead singer of the legendary British band Oasis, sparked a wave of reactions by predicting a resounding victory for the English national team over the Tricolor.
It all began when the singer responded on his X account to a user who recalled England’s historic defeat against Argentina in the 1986 World Cup, played at what was then the Azteca Stadium. Gallagher, true to his characteristic provocative style, claimed that England would beat Mexico by a lopsided score of 5-0.
His comment quickly went viral and generated thousands of responses from Mexican fans, who defended the national team’s chances and began sharing memes and messages directed at the British musician.
Fher Olvera didn’t hold back when it came to Liam Gallagher
Among those who reacted to the comment was Fher Olvera, the lead singer of Maná, who decided to respond directly to Gallagher in a video posted on his official Instagram account.
Wrapped in a Mexican flag, the singer responded with humor, but also with confidence in the team led by Mexico.
“The Oasis singer said Mexico was going to lose to England 5-0. Come on, no way. Get a grip, man!” Olvera said at the beginning of the video.
The leader of Maná continued to question the British man’s optimism and issued a defiant message ahead of the World Cup match.
“5-0? Chill out! See you on Sunday to see how it goes, man,” he concluded with a smile.
The post was widely shared by fans of the band and the Mexican national soccer team, who celebrated the musician’s response and made it one of the most talked-about topics on social media.
The exchange between the two artists added an extra element to the sporting rivalry. Although the comments were made in a friendly tone, the conversation went beyond the world of soccer and extended into the music industry.
Other Mexican celebrities also joined the conversation. Among them was actor Alfonso Herrera, a former member of RBD, who also reacted with memes and posts poking fun at the Oasis singer’s prediction.
The British band’s popularity in Mexico made the issue even more significant. Just a few months ago, Oasis kicked off the Latin American leg of their reunion tour in Mexico with two sold-out concerts at the GNP Seguros Stadium, demonstrating the immense affection that Mexican fans still have for the band.
Two Artists United by Soccer
Beyond their passion for music, both Liam Gallagher and Fher Olvera share a deep connection to soccer.
Gallagher and his brother Noel are well-known Manchester City fans and often publicly express their enthusiasm for the English team and their country’s national team.
For his part, Fher Olvera has also been very involved in the activities surrounding the 2026 World Cup. Maná performed at the opening ceremony held at the Mexico City Stadium alongside international artists such as Shakira, Burna Boy, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Danny Ocean, Los Ángeles Azules, and Tyla.
In addition, the band performed a massive free concert at the Glorieta de La Minerva in Guadalajara as part of the World Cup Fan Fest activities. According to figures from the Jalisco state government, approximately 170,000 people attended the show.
After several days of back-and-forth on social media, the ball will have the final say when Mexico and England face off in one of the most anticipated matches of the Round of 16.
The match also marks a special chapter in the history of both teams, as it will be the first time they’ve faced each other in a World Cup since 1966, when they tied 1-1. Now, with millions of fans eagerly awaiting the result, both Liam Gallagher’s predictions and Fher Olvera’s response will be put to the test on the field, where we’ll finally find out which of the two was right.
Here you can watch the video of Fher Olvera from Maná’s message to Liam Gallagher of Oasis.
