Gonna Beat the Champs

Gonna Beat the Champs, Socceroos fans dreaming big before facing Spain.

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Defiant terrace optimism in its purest form. Gonna Beat the Champs captures the spirit of Socceroos fans backing their side against Spain, the reigning world champions, at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Australia lost 3-0, but the chant lives on as a tribute to the terrace spirit that turns up regardless. All the Socceroos chant lyrics here.

Lyrics for Gonna Beat the Champs

We're gonna beat the champ's, We're gonna beat the champ's, you're never gonna believe us, you're never gonna believe us, We're gonna beat the champ's...

Language · English Team · Australia Soccer Team

Behind the chant

When was Gonna Beat the Champs first sung?

Sung by Socceroos fans before and during Australia's group-stage match against Spain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 23 June 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil.

What's the story behind Gonna Beat the Champs?

Spain were the reigning world champions when Australia faced them at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, having won the 2010 tournament. The match ended 3-0 to Spain, with goals from David Villa, Fernando Torres, and Juan Mata.

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