Lewis Hamilton is backing England at the 2026 World Cup, but he has one request for supporters before Thomas Tuchel’s side gets started.
The Ferrari driver knows exactly how the tournament cycle works for England fans. Hope rises, the anthem starts, and “It’s Coming Home” becomes impossible to avoid.
This time, Hamilton wants the country to show a little patience.
Lewis Hamilton gives England fans a simple World Cup warning
Speaking to ESPN F1, Hamilton joked that the anthem should wait until England actually finishes the job.
“I just hope we don’t sing, ‘It’s Coming Home,’ too early because that’s what we normally do. Sing it once we’ve got it, not before. It’s a great song, but jeez!”
Hamilton’s football loyalties have already sparked reaction before the tournament. He recently said he will support both England and Brazil, explaining that Brazil have long been his favorite team because of their colors, culture, and street football roots.
That was always going to cause debate, but there is context. Hamilton was granted honorary Brazilian citizenship in 2022, and his admiration for Ayrton Senna and Brazilian sporting culture is well known.
England’s World Cup chances look strong under Tuchel
England begin Group L against Croatia in Dallas on June 17, then face Ghana in Boston on June 23 and Panama in New York/New Jersey on June 27.
Opta rate England among the tournament’s top contenders, behind Spain and France, with a 66.79 percent chance to win their group and a 9.82 percent chance to win the World Cup.
Tuchel’s projected XI is Jordan Pickford; Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Tino Livramento; Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane.
Croatia will be the toughest group test, Ghana can make things physical, and Panama are expected to be the underdog. Win the group, and England’s path could include Senegal, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina before a possible final.
Why It’s Coming Home follows England every year
“Three Lions” was released for Euro 96 by Baddiel, Skinner, and The Lightning Seeds. The phrase originally referred to football returning to England, the birthplace of the modern game.
Over time, it became something bigger: hope that a major trophy would finally return after 1966.
That is why Hamilton understands the danger. The song is brilliant because it mixes belief with pain, but England fans have been here before.
Hamilton’s message is not to stop singing it. Just save the loudest version for when Kane is holding the trophy.
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