Fans in the United States are being mocked on social media for certain chants during the World Cup, including phrases such as “I believe that we will win” and crowd calls like “U-S-A! U-S-A!” Both sources frame the backlash as part of a wider debate about what makes a football anthem “great.” They contrast the popularity of US chants at home with the tendency of online commentators to label them “cringey” or overhyped. The conversation also places the US chants in a broader context by comparing them with widely recognized football anthems from other cultures, such as “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” which is often cited as an example of an established, enduring supporter song. Overall, the reports describe an emerging pattern: as US fans sing during major tournaments, international and domestic audiences respond differently, and social media amplifies those reactions. The coverage does not dispute that the chants are used by supporters; instead, it focuses on the controversy over perception and tradition in matchday song culture.