As the Mexican National Team continues to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the fans’ passion is reflected not only in the stands and on the streets, but also in music. Among all the songs that have fueled the enthusiasm of the Tricolor’s fans, one has stood out above the rest: “Hasta Que Te Conocí – Live from Bellas Artes” by Juan Gabriel.
According to data shared by Spotify, this rendition by the iconic Mexican singer saw the highest growth in streams within the buzzy musical conversation surrounding the World Cup. In Mexico, the song saw an impressive 258% increase in streams, while in the United States the increase was 211%, confirming that the legacy of the “Divo de Juárez” remains as relevant as ever among soccer fans.
Juan Gabriel: The Soundtrack to Mexican Celebrations
The song has been featured in numerous videos posted on social media following the Mexican national team’s victories, and it also became one of the spontaneous anthems during the massive celebrations held at iconic sites such as the Angel of Independence and the Zócalo in Mexico City.
However, this phenomenon is not limited to this song alone. Spotify revealed that every time the national team plays a game, Juan Gabriel’s catalog sees a significant increase in streams.
On average, all versions of “Hasta Que Te Conocí” see a rise of more than 20% after the final whistle. Another of their great classics, “Así Fue,” has also seen a notable increase. Following Mexico’s third match against the Czech Republic, the song saw a surge of nearly 40%, cementing its status as another favorite for celebrating the national team’s victories.
While Mexican music dominates the celebrations, an unexpected controversy has arisen between two international rock stars over the upcoming match between Mexico and England in the World Cup round of 16.
It all started when Liam Gallagher, the lead singer of Oasis and a well-known soccer fan, claimed on his X account that England would defeat Mexico by a resounding 5-0 score.
The comment quickly went viral and sparked numerous reactions among fans in both countries, especially after the English national team secured its spot in the next round with a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
One person who didn’t let the prediction slide was Fernando “Fher” Olvera, the frontman of Maná, who responded with a video posted on Instagram.
Wrapped in a Mexican flag, the singer dismissed the British man’s prediction with his characteristic sense of humor.
“The Oasis singer said Mexico was going to lose to England 5-0. Come on, no way—get a grip, man. 5-0? Calm down! See you on Sunday to see how we do,” said the musician from Guadalajara.
His response was widely celebrated by thousands of users, who flooded social media with messages of support for both Maná and the Mexican national team.
Liam Gallagher also reacts to Juan Gabriel
The conversation continued when an X user compared Juan Gabriel’s talent to that of Oasis, writing that the Mexican singer could have written “Wonderwall” “with his eyes closed,” while the British band would have had a hard time creating a song like those by the Mexican composer.
Far from being upset, Liam Gallagher responded with his usual sense of humor.
“I sing that in the shower every morning,” wrote the British singer, further fueling the conversation among fans of both artists and showing that, even amid soccer rivalries, music can become an unexpected common ground.
So, as Mexico prepares to face one of the most important matches of the tournament, Juan Gabriel continues to set the tone for the excitement of millions of fans, who have made his songs the soundtrack to a World Cup that has already produced unforgettable moments both on and off the field.
