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Germany announces 'Major Tom' music for World Cup goals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:13 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Germany announces 'Major Tom' music for World Cup goals

Summary

The German Football Federation (DFB) confirmed that Peter Schilling's song "Major Tom" will be played when Germany scores goals at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The use of this 1982 hit, previously reserved for home matches, has now been authorized by FIFA. Alongside "Major Tom," two additional songs submitted by Germany will also feature during the tournament. Germany will kick off their Group E campaign against Curaçao in Houston on June 18.

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By the Numbers

•DFB confirmed the song's use for World Cup goals
•'Major Tom' has long been associated with Germany
•FIFA approved this and two other songs
•Germany begins World Cup play against Curaçao on June 18

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3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Germany's 'Major Tom' goal music to be allowed at World Cup

What they're saying

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The song "Major Tom" by Peter Schilling will also be played when Germany score goals at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Friday. The 1982 hit has long been played by Germany at home matches and now world football body FIFA has agreed to its use in North America, along with two other songs submitted by the DFB.
— Yahoo Sports

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