England national football team supporters chanted offensive slogans against Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the World Cup qualifier against Andorra. The match, which took place on a recent date, saw around 7,000 England fans travel to Barcelona.

What happened?

England fans sang foul-mouthed chants to the tune of KC & The Sunshine Band’s 1982 song Give It Up, targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The chants were clearly heard during the goalless match.

Why it matters for England national football team

This incident is not the first time England supporters have been involved in controversy. In 2018, the Football Association was warned about “political chants” by English fans during the World Cup in Russia. Fifa investigated the chanting of “No Surrender”, which is a reference to the Troubles, and other potentially discriminatory songs.

What comes next?

England national football team will face Panama in their next fixture on 2026-06-27. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17) | | Next fixture | vs Panama (away, 2026-06-27) | England manager Thomas Tuchel said he did not hear any offensive chanting during the match. However, he stated that if it happened, it’s not acceptable. The incident has sparked controversy and debate, with some calling for greater respect from England fans towards the Prime Minister and others.