70,000 Fans Sing “Country Roads” After World Cup Win (Photo by John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images)
Team USA Defeats Australia In FIFA World Cup
Team USA managed to defeat Australia in a 2-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup on Thursday night (June 18).
Following the massive win, thousands of American fans filled the stadium with pride and energy, waving flags and joining together in a massive “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sing-along. Fans described the moment as one of the most “memorable” of the World Cup so far.
ABSOLUTE GOOSEBUMPS AS THE ENTIRE STADIUM SINGS ‘TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS’ WITH THE USMNT PLAYERS AFTER THE WIN AGAINST AUSTRALIA
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) June 19, 2026
Fans Show Their Love For The USA During World Cup
The celebration showcased the growing excitement around the U.S. Men’s National Team and the increasing popularity of soccer across America. Fans dressed in stars and stripes filled the stands hours before kickoff, transforming the match into a patriotic celebration that went beyond the game itself.
Adding to the patriotic atmosphere, a video shared across social media appeared to show a fan dressed as a bald eagle flapping his “wings” as the crowd erupted in cheers.
A man dressed as a bald eagle on another man’s shoulders
America personified pic.twitter.com/itH8ficrSM
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 19, 2026
Throughout the match, fans kept the energy high by chanting “U-S-A” before, during, and after the game, erupting in celebration each time the American side found the back of the net.
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become a classic American country song widely associated with nostalgia and home in the United States. The lyrics describe a longing to return to “West Virginia” and its winding country roads.
Listen to John Denver sing the original version of “Country Roads” below.
