The World Cup was held in France and won, Celeine Dion had a No.1 hit with My Heart Will Go On & Love Island star Demi Jones was born, all 3 events were from the same year, Good Gravy.
...Not since 78 and Argentine Melody have the BBC had a real foot tapping World Cup anthem, until Russia, preferring to go with music from the West End or operatic arias. ITV always gave us those badge thumping anthems that got the adrenaline pumping for the coming match!