Reverend and the Makers have officially dropped their brand-new, definitive summer anthem, 'Silence Is Talking (World Cup 2026)'.
Released via Distiller Records, the high-octane track re-imagines one of the band’s most iconic, horn-driven hits specifically tailored for the biggest sporting event on the planet. The track has already exploded into a certified tournament phenomenon. Traveling England fans out in North America have adopted the song’s unmistakable horn hook as their definitive terrace chant, sweeping through stadiums and fan zones with the rewritten, rallying cry: “Football’s coming home again, with Thomas Tuchel!“.
Adding to the track’s grassroots, tournament-ready charm is the official single artwork, which prominently features a brilliant cameo by Steve Bracknell—the beloved, viral fictional internet sensation and local Sunday League manager. Clad in his signature touchline attire, Bracknell’s appearance on the cover perfectly captures the grit, humor, and authentic spirit of everyday football culture that the song celebrates.
Listen to ‘Silence Is Talking (World Cup 2026)’ on England Football Songs.
The release capitalises on an incredibly prolific year for the Sheffield five-piece. It arrives hot on the heels of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, Is This How Happiness Feels?, which dropped in May 2026. While the new album sees the band diving into vintage soul, vulnerable storytelling, and contemporary R&B grooves, ‘Silence Is Talking (World Cup 2026)’ pivots back to pure, stadium-sized adrenaline just as football fever grips the globe.
Built around the timeless, legendary horn sample originally from War’s ‘Low Rider’, this expanded version elevates the original’s indie-disco groove into a roaring terrace chant. It is designed for millions of fans singing in unison from the pubs of South Yorkshire to the massive World Cup stadiums of North America.
The release of ‘Silence Is Talking (World Cup 2026)’ kicks off a massive summer of live performances for the band, including highly anticipated festival slots at Tramlines and Camper Calling, ahead of a sweeping UK headline tour in November 2026 to support the new album.
