Social Media Had Plenty to Say About the National Anthem Before Eagles-Jaguars London Game [VIDEO]

October 11, 2026, 11:34am EST  • By Darrelle Lincoln

The internet had a lot to say about her Anthem rendition.

English mezzo-soprano Laura Wright delivered a stunning vocal performance before today’s international NFL game in London. The highly anticipated matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As the designated performer for the host country, Wright beautifully sang the British national anthem, “God Save the King.”

Click for sound 0:00 / 0:00 The 36-year-old classical artist brought immense experience to the high-profile international sporting event. She is well known for performing at major UK events, including Prince Harry’s inaugural Invictus Games.

Football fans online reacted with immense praise and fascination toward Laura Wright’s performance of “God Save the King.” Many viewers described the pregame rendition as an incredibly beautiful moment that perfectly set the tone for the day. They noted her vocals brought genuine pride and passion to the stadium right before the international kickoff.

They noted her vocals brought genuine pride and passion to the stadium right before the international kickoff. Subsequently, a few American viewers expressed surprising confusion over the melody of the British national anthem. They realized that the music shares the exact same tune as the classic American patriotic song, “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee.”

“Chills! Laura Wright always delivers a flawless performance. Incredible atmosphere in London!” one fan said.

Chills! Laura Wright always delivers a flawless performance. Incredible atmosphere in London!

“What a beautiful way to kick off the NFL action in London! Laura Wright bringing the pride and passion before the Eagles vs. Jaguars showdown. 🏈,” a second fan wrote.

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What a beautiful way to kick off the NFL action in London! Laura Wright bringing the pride and passion before the Eagles vs. Jaguars showdown. 🏈

“A beautiful moment before kickoff! What a lovely way to set the tone for the London game! ❤️,” a third fan added.

A beautiful moment before kickoff! What a lovely way to set the tone for the London game! ❤️

“A powerful voice for a special occasion! 🇬🇧🔥 Now let the football do the talking. 🏈👏,” one fourth fan commented.

A powerful voice for a special occasion! 🇬🇧🔥 Now let the football do the talking. 🏈👏

“Am I crazy? The music to “God Save the King” is the same music to “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”?!?! Samuel Francis Smith wrote the lyrics in 1831, song also known as America,” one final fan stated.

Am I crazy? The music to “God Save the King” is the same music to “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”?!?! Samuel Francis Smith wrote the lyrics in 1831, song also known as America.

Right after that Anthem, chaos would kickoff during the opening kickoff as a called-back touchdown would lead to a fight and an ejection.