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Steve Lamacq's 90s Anthems World Cup

"Now we're all going to celebrate in the bath" - Jarvis Cocker reacts to Pulp's World Cup victory
Caroline Barker has the match report at the final of the 90s Alternative Anthem World Cup
On Friday 10 March Pulp were crowned winners in the latest edition of our always popular - occasionally divisive - musical World Cup.
This time, with 6 Music celebrating all things 1994, we decided to delve deeper into the decade and look for your favourite Alternative Anthem from the 90s.
A lot went on, musically, in the 90s. Whether you were into grunge, indie, trip hop, dance, hip hop or jungle, there was something for everyone.
See how the rounds played out below:
Semi-final Fixtures
Quarter Final fixtures:
Round one fixture results:
Here's a montage of some of the 90s biggest anthems that were in contention for the final 16

The Alternative '90s World Cup
What songs should reach the final 16? Here's a few reminders to get the ball rolling.




