One of the most iconic records in dance music history just got a brand-new stage. Crucially, Daft Punk timeless 'One More Time' has officially been chosen as the French national football team's goal song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Notably, the song already received its baptism by fire. France kicked off their World Cup campaign on Tuesday 16th June with a 3-1 victory over Senegal, and ‘One More Time’ rang out across MetLife Stadium in New Jersey three times — including two goals from striker Kylian Mbappé.
As a result, French fans inside the stadium were treated to one of the most surreal soundtracks of the opening week. Furthermore, the moment captured the cultural reach of Daft Punk‘s 2000 mega-hit — a record still capable of triggering full-stadium choruses 26 years after release.
Equally important, the booking is the product of FIFA‘s newly updated audio rules for this summer’s tournament. Crucially, the national sport associations of competing countries have been given the ability to submit individual choices for the tunes played after goals and other key match moments — and France went straight for one of dance music’s most universal cultural artefacts.
Meanwhile, the move adds another layer to the 2026 World Cup‘s electronic music story. Indeed, the tournament has already leaned heavily on dance music programming — from ‘DNA’, the official 2026 anthem, to a string of artist-driven tie-ins. As a result, France’s ‘One More Time’ pick fits perfectly into the bigger soundtrack the tournament is building.
Notably, the choice also feels deeply on-brand for the home of French Touch. From Daft Punk and Justice to David Guetta and Cassius, France has long held a central place in the global electronic music conversation. Furthermore, putting one of the country’s most internationally recognisable records on rotation during its World Cup goals reads as a small but meaningful piece of cultural soft power.
In short, every time Les Bleus find the back of the net this summer, the opening ‘one more time, we’re gonna celebrate’ refrain will lead the celebration. Equally, expect MetLife and the rest of the World Cup venues to keep singing along all the way through the tournament.
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