U2 World Cup Commercials Rock

May 18th, 2006 | by: WC Bob |

The ESPN television network isn’t especially renowned for its football coverage, but it does have a good record when it comes to commercials. The network recently launched a very cool campaign for the World Cup. Featuring the voices of the members of U2, there are four commercials that show how One Game Changes Everything. I especially like the Anthem commercial with Bono. I watched it a couple of times and it got me all fired up. Made me want to lace up the boots and play.

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http://incadenza.typepad.com/soccer_thoughts/ Evan

The Scotland one is patronising treacle. They’re all a little too “significant” for me, but I guess that ESPN knows that the people that tune in for the World Cup that don’t watch MLS or any other soccer do it because it’s an event, not just a game.

Still, I appreciate the effor that they’re going to promote it.
http://incadenza.typepad.com/soccer_thoughts/ Evan

That would be “effort”, not “effor”.
Ace

Not too sure the soccer ended the way in Ivory Coast, but it is a nice sentiment. Great photos in that Bono one.
AzzurriBlue

Amazing!
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I like them, but I think they preach to the choir too much and don’t do enough to reach the non-believers.

The average American already knows that the World Cup is HUGE and people take it really, really, really seriously. It almost comes off too preachy, especially with Bono, who rubs some people the wrong way, right or wrong.

But I understand they’re making one that focuses on the US team, which might appeal more to the non-soccer fan more.
http://ecuador.worldcupblog.org/ Trent

Overwrought and saccharine.

Aw, who am I kidding; I love ‘em.
Louie

Hey, what are you talking about. there are over 12 million WC FANS at least.. (in the US)

THEY ARE CALLED

MEXICANS..

GO MEX.. ESPN DEPORTES will get lots of air time
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Mike

What is the name of the U2 song in Bono’s commercial?
Tiffany

I really like these commercials too. U2 is a truly universal band and I feel that they really project the signifigance and magnitude of the world cup, especially to those who previously didn’t know about this event (like me, since int’l football isn’t so popular in the US).
Tiffany

Mike, the song is called “City of Blinding Light”
Stefan ivanov

Mexicans??? im a bulgarian that lives in the usa i think the comment that mostly mexicans watch the world cup is extremely ignorant there are so many immigrants from other countries including some from other latin american countries… i would say that about 35-40 % of american viewers are Mexicans but americans should go ahead and watch that nba final whoever plays because the rest of the world doesnt care.
Ali Siddiqui

^I agree Stefan. Lets hope immigrants don’t become the new ignorant ones.

I liked the one about the Ivory Coast. A cease fire between factions just for the WC? Priceless and lets hope it stays like that!
Kate

any idea where i can download the U2 ESPN world cup commercials to my computer? thanks :)
Marble

Blah blah blah…
Dani

Hey Kate, you can download them
[url=http://www.savefile.com/projects/495123]here.[/url]
Dimo

I’m looking for the song name in the Adidas commercial where Platini and Beknbauer come to play with the current stars. Anyone know it or where to find it?
Azzurri

What was the name of the song that was played during the time when the Azzurri were getting their medals?
Casey

Anyone know where i can download the ending outro closing video of the 2006 World Cup done by ABC/ESPN to U2 One?, it’s the best closing package i’ve seen of the world cup, perfect song choice and video editing, if you could help me out i’d be really appreciative!
Parker

I am also looking for the ending outro closing vido for the World Cup on ABC/ESPN as i was watching it my cable cut out and i didnt get to see it.
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