Beatles Classic 'Hey Jude' Returns to UK Charts Thanks to World Cup and Jude Bellingham
The Beatles' iconic 1968 single 'Hey Jude' has returned to multiple UK charts following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it became an unofficial anthem for England midfielder Jude Bellingham. The song debuted at No. 62 on the UK Official Streaming chart, marking only the band's second appearance on that ranking after 'Now and Then' in 2023. It also re-entered the Official Singles chart at No. 24, its highest position in nearly six decades, and reached new peaks on the Official Singles Sales (No. 23) and Official Singles Downloads (No. 20) charts. The resurgence is attributed to fans serenading Bellingham with the song during World Cup matches. England finished third in the tournament, defeating France for the bronze medal. Additionally, two other Beatles classics, 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' and 'Free as a Bird,' re-entered the Official Physical Singles chart.
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