World Cup Songs and Shifting Global Narratives Mark the Tournament's Cultural Moment
Pluralistic—As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, cultural commentators are examining what makes a memorable tournament anthem and what the event signals about shifting global power and attention. BBC explored the history of World Cup songs from 'Olé Olé' onward, while Cory Doctorow's Pluralistic newsletter argued the world has fundamentally moved on from old geopolitical and media structures. Both pieces use the World Cup as a lens on broader cultural change.