50+ Best It’s Coming Home Memes for Euro 2020
Say what you will about the English, but f*ck do they know how to celebrate marginal success. With the national football team securing a last-minute win over Denmark, thanks to a ripper goal from gun striker Harry Kane, the Three Lions are just one game away from the final of Euro 2020. Kane’s goal in the first period of extra time gave England the lead and earned them a berth in the Euro final on Sunday. But while English football fans are notorious for getting carried away when it comes to major tournaments, this year feels a little different. Just jump on Instagram and you’ll notice it. Since the Denmark win on Wednesday, the internet has been a proverbial buffet of ‘It’s Coming Home’ memes, based on the iconic chant ‘Football is coming home’.
What Does It’s Coming Home Mean?
“It’s Coming Home” is a slogan amongst fans of the England national football team, used to express their optimism that the team will win at the FIFA World Cup. By saying “It’s coming home” fans stating their enthusiasm that England will bring the World Cup home. This year’s iteration isn’t exactly World Cup worthy, but that isn’t stopping fans from getting excited.
Coronavirus, Brexit and a wealth of political scandals have seen British football fans looking for a release and the apparent success of the national team is coming at a good time. With many national fans now free to return to pubs and bars to watch games, the Euro 2020 championship has provided the perfect backdrop for beers, banter and the best Its Coming Home memes we’ve seen since the unexpectedly strong showing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. but it wasn’t always like this.
History of the It’s Coming Home Meme
The phrase “Football’s coming home” comes from the 1996 song “Three Lions“, by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and The Lightning Seeds. Originally recorded for Euro 96, which was held in England, “Football’s coming home” has a double meaning. The first being very literal, the second more one of hope. Of course, Euro 96 ended in semi-final defeat but the Euro 2020 Championship dream is still alive and well.
As much as English football fans love to cheer on their team with blind optimism, the rest of the world takes great pride in making fun of them for it. The overly optimistic nature of the slogan has seen it used in a variety of It’s Coming Home memes designed to mock those who get a little too pumped at England’s on-field success. The term significantly rose in use during the 2018 World Cup as England progressed through the tournament.
Best It’s Coming Home Memes
With England still alive and kicking in Euro 2020, Football might actually be coming home. Here is a list of the best It’s Coming Home memes from the Euro 2020 championship.
England fans right now.. pic.twitter.com/FmqmfRk3MS
— The Football Arena (@thefootyarena) June 29, 2021
When you realise its coming home pic.twitter.com/tE2c1oQpRz
— Matt Robinson (@mattrobbo15) June 2, 2021
For anyone who ever wondered about the origin of our name…#ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/CWxuVurPgC
— Tesco (@Tesco) July 6, 2021
Me shouting “FOOTBALL’S COMING HOME” all day vs me as soon as England vs Germany kicks-off pic.twitter.com/AQ5Jf8KUWG
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) June 29, 2021
Last time England won anything the 🦖🦕 were still alive 🤣🤣🤣 #england #itscominghome #euro2020 #fishandchips #ilovethisgame #positive4evra pic.twitter.com/7Idx9xbY9b
— Patrice Evra (@Evra) July 5, 2021
😂😂😂 #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/Pa3o037YGM
— A〽️ar (@Arsene__Knows) July 5, 2021
When work try call me on Monday after we just won #ItsComingHome 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 pic.twitter.com/DMhZqoVj1g
— D🎭🐊 (@vantee_spartaa) July 7, 2021
Two balls on the pitch
Sterling dive
Var referee today: no problem !#ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/OfFoTmEmDX— PFL 🔰 (@MrAmaziing_) July 7, 2021
This made me LOL 😂😂😂 #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/dYdYy4o6TB
— Edel Boyle (@JelliDeli) July 7, 2021
It’s Bean a long time coming, well done to @England fully deserved over the 120 minutes. Time to bring it home. #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/gmtBYpjrYx
— Matthew Driver (@matthewdriver07) July 7, 2021
Dare we believe #ItsComingHome #ENG pic.twitter.com/B6Rvm4KxoB
— Glen Chisholm (@glenchisholm) July 8, 2021
"#ItsComingHome"
"What is?@IAmJericho: pic.twitter.com/1SGKufoQ6J— Marcie Coventrie (@Marcies_Life) July 7, 2021
Spotted at the local @asda tonight. #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/kfVZQOdW3i
— Mayowa Adebiyi (@mayowa_adebiyi) July 7, 2021
Mood #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/TUrD9Aw9Lk
— S (@ImS1A) July 7, 2021
Raheem Sterling for England during the Euros pic.twitter.com/RB82AwNnPm
— FootballFunnys (@FootballFunnnys) June 29, 2021
England fans sat at home knowing its coming home 🏴🏴🏴 #FRASUI pic.twitter.com/MzW1IVjQ9H
— louis williams (@Louis_10t) June 28, 2021
Carrying England Carrying Germany pic.twitter.com/JCDIXoKB5f
— FootballFunnys (@FootballFunnnys) June 29, 2021
ITS COMING HOME, ITS COMING HOME, ITS COMING, FOOTBALLS COMING HOME pic.twitter.com/YDjZpuLN9t
— PSN | Stevie Wonder | WS (@steveoo242) June 29, 2021
Bechari doesn’t know she’s plastered all over the TL😭 pic.twitter.com/lbSiQC3UY9
— DANIEL 🏴 (@dcnszn) June 29, 2021
Facebook copyrighted me.. its coming home regardless pic.twitter.com/66nYJg1I2A
— Musa 🎗 (@MusaTilly1) June 29, 2021
Every bloke in the country tonight. ‘Its coming home’ 🤣 pic.twitter.com/B12NjuYR9i
— Jason (@Nosaj91) June 28, 2021
"No babe, I'm not coming home, its coming home!" pic.twitter.com/kyfYGFZ8WS
— Prateek (at 127.0.0.1) (@prateekr9_) June 29, 2021
its coming home and the german manager is eating his bogies in sadness pic.twitter.com/kW4fFzd83B
— josh (@JoshEnterprise1) June 29, 2021
Best #DivingHome Memes
While England is through the Euro 2020 finals, it didn’t come without contention. A series of strange calls from the referees, including a moment that saw two balls on the pitch at once has marred celebrations but led to more humour. Behold the best #DivingHome memes.
Shameful that penalty was given regarding Sterling’s dive.
Diving Home #ENGDEN pic.twitter.com/v9qZAQTrcz
— FEED THE POOR (@Goku1696) July 7, 2021
#DivingHome
England Brining it home#ENG #ENGDEN pic.twitter.com/DOgygKBaWz— CryptoVulture (@CryptoVulture) July 7, 2021
It's coming to Rome pic.twitter.com/HfMrzQyKOF
— Borghi Tv ( fy.fan ) (@Borghi_Tv) July 7, 2021
#Divinghome pic.twitter.com/KnHbkO0ofs
— Emil Møller (@EmilMoller10) July 7, 2021
#Divinghome pic.twitter.com/KnHbkO0ofs
— Emil Møller (@EmilMoller10) July 7, 2021
England Bringing it Home#DivingHome#ENGDEN #ENG pic.twitter.com/5NSqZsVkyd
— CryptoVulture (@CryptoVulture) July 7, 2021
The law prohibits two balls on the pitch, and the referee usually stops playing and then discards the extra ball before resuming but it seems the law doesn’t work here. pic.twitter.com/y88Y60UykX
— ً (@lfcxtn) July 7, 2021
VAR room pic.twitter.com/ScgJ8YdARw
— (@cadmw) July 7, 2021
Shock🔥 Shock🔥 Shock 🔥VAR Referee announced pic.twitter.com/2PhKY1vcIo
— 🇩🇪/🇹🇷 (@dresldebir) July 7, 2021
General FAQs
Why does England say it's coming home?
The phrase Football's coming home comes from the 1996 song Three Lions, which was written by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and the Lightning Seeds. It was originally record for Euro 96, however, has since become a calling slogan for fans of the English football team. It refers to the World Cup coming back to the homeland that invested football, while also serving as an optimistic slogan of hope.
What do English football fans sing?
English football fans are renowned for their chants. Among the most famous songs sung by fans is Neil Diamond's 1969 hit Sweet Caroline, best remembered for it's iconic Dun-Dun calling.