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‘Country Roads' is taking the World Cup by storm
By Angela Yang | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as its singalong chorus becomes a staple among soccer fans nationwide.
U.S. Soccer officials sel...
Key takeaway John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as its singalong chorus becomes a staple among soccer fans nationwide.
Why this matters in Frisco News
As the World Cup brings international attention to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the adoption of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as a post-match celebration tune for the US men's national team has interesting implications for local fans. With Frisco being a hub for soccer enthusiasts in the region, it will be worth watching how the city's residents and businesses respond to this newfound enthusiasm for the classic song. The fact that US Soccer officials chose a song with such a strong sense of American nostalgia and belonging suggests that they are trying to tap into a shared cultural identity that transcends regional differences. As the World Cup continues to draw visitors from around the world to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it will be interesting to see how Frisco's own cultural landscape is shaped by this influx of international soccer fans, and whether "Country Roads" becomes a lasting anthem for local soccer enthusiasts.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as its singalong chorus becomes a staple among soccer fans nationwide.
U.S. Soccer officials sel...
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