Ireland might of got cheated out of the World Cup by French, but at least their most famous rock band will play some part in the festivities this summer. ESPN will be using various tracks recorded by U2 and the Soweto Gospel Choir together for their World Cup coverage in South Africa. A commercial using “Where the Streets Have No Names” is currently airing depicting the soccer league that formed at Robben Prison amongst political prisoners during their fight against the Apartheid. Clips from U2’s concert at the Rose Bowl with the Soweto Gospel Choir will be shown between highlights during the coverage during and in the lead up to the World Cup.The American-based sports media giant, ESPN, will be rolling out unprecedented World Cup coverage. The five U2 songs that will be used besides “Where the Streets Have No Names” include “City of Blinding Lights”, “Magnificent”, “Out of Control”, and “Desire”.

Did you miss out on seeing U2 this past summer? Well, in June you will have the chance to purchase their DVD, U2 360′: At The Rose Bowl, and see witness the band’s biggest show of all time in the United States. Filmed entirely in HD, the concert film is one of the best U2 has ever made. You will feel like you’re actually in the crowd with 27 different camera angles and 97,000 screaming U2 fans. The band plays songs from their most recent release, No Line on the Horizon, as well as hits from their previous 11 albums. There is also a Blue Ray version and a double disc version to be released that includes a documentary on how the concert was put together featuring interviews with the band. The double disc version includes a bonus track from the performance and a few music videos and other performances. At The Rose Bowl is a must have for any die-hard U2 fan.