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Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?

Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
BBC Northern Ireland Sunday 14 June 2026, 23:03 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.
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