Dreary dirges, trumpety jaunts and stirring calls to arms - we assess every national anthem on show this summer ...

Forget the official World Cup album. Soccer fans around the globe are coming up with their own songs to support their teams.

National anthems are more than music for ceremonies – they reflect the unique cultural and geographical characteristics of nations. A new international study led by the University of Jyväskylä ...

Before each match at the World Cup, teams will sing songs of the conflicts that once divided them. Spain is the most hated country in our textual analysis, appearing in three national anthems. Perhaps ...

The FIFA World Cup is not only played—it is also heard. Over the years, World Cups have featured official soundtracks designed to capture the excitement of the tournament and connect millions of fans ...