England fans are hoping to witne s Julian Love Jersey a first World Cup win since 1966 as they battle it out in Qatar.Gareth Southgate's side reached a first World Cup semifinal since 1990 in Ru sia four years ago and the pre sure is on to improve on that in the Middle East with a blend of exciting youth and high quality experienced players.The iconic name of the Three Lions will fill the World Cup conversation, as the nickname has become synonymous with England on the tournament journeys.Three Lions has become the default name for the England side for decades, and is one of the most famous nicknames in world football, but what is the story behind it?MORE: The history of the nickname refers back to the Three Lions which feature on the England national team badge.Three Lions have adorned the England national team badge since 1872 as the symbol of the English FA.Explanations over the exact history of their usage differ, depending on historical interpretations, with12th century historical battles including English armies bearing the standard of three gold lions on a red field.There are also historical connections dating back to Henry I taking the throne in 1100 andRichard the Lionheart (1189-1199) using three golden lions on a scarlet background as a symbol of the English monarchy. Despite frequent kit changes over the years, the Three Lions on the England badge have never changed, with growing cult status towards it since Italia '90.It has entered into mainstream English pop culture since that tournament as the dawn of the Premier League, coupled with a desire to change perceptions around the Will Hernandez Jersey England, has edged away from the negativity of the 1970s and 1980s.Connections with hooliganism dogged the nickname in the post-1966 era, but a reshaping of its connection with the fan base has seen the Three Lions become a sociated with optimism surrounding the team. Nothing has done more to symbolise the change and redefinition of the Three Lions nickname than David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and the Lightning Seeds' infamous Lawrence Taylor Jersey Euro '96 theme song."Three Lions (Football's Coming Home)" captured a wave of optimism over England winning the European Championships on home soil.Despite famously losing to Germany on penalties at the semifinal stage, the song lived on, with the pair releasing an updated version for the 1998 World Cup in France.Seeds songwriter Ian Broudie originally approached the pair to sing, following their succe s as hosts of Fantasy Football League, after rejecting the FA's offer to have players contribute, as he wanted to reduce the chances of it being labelled as 'England-istic'.The song includes lyrics which evoke memories of England previous frustrations at tournament including penalty shootout lo ses, the 1966 win and Gary Lineker scoring at Italia '90.In case you want to sing along, here's the lyrics Aldrick Rosas Jersey to the famous England team anthem: England's Three Lions will be just one of the famous nicknames on display in Qatar with the other 31 nations all carrying the hopes of their fans.Defending champions France are notable as Les Bleus, along with the famous La Oranje of the Netherlands and La Selecao from Brazil.Nation2022 NicknamesArgentinaLa Albiceleste (The White and Sky Blue)AustraliaThe SocceroosBelgiumRode Duivels (The Red Devils)BrazilSelecao (The Team), Canarinho (Little Canary)CameroonLes Lions Indomptables (The Indomitable Lions)CanadaThe Reds, The Maple LeafsCosta RicaLos Ticos (The Ticos)CroatiaVatreni (The Blazers), Kockasti (The Chequered Ones)DenmarkDe Rd-Hvide (The Red and Whites)EcuadorLa Kyle Lauletta Jersey Tricolor (The Tricolours)EnglandThe Three LionsFranceLes Bleus (The Blues)GermanyNationalelf (National Eleven),Die Mannschaft (The Team)GhanaBlack StarsIranTeam Melli (The National Team)JapanSamurai BlueMexicoEl Tri (The Tricolour)MoroccoThe Atlas LionsNetherlandsOranjePolandBiao-czerwoni (The White and Red), Ory (The Eagles)PortugalA Seleo (The Selection), Os Navegadores (The Navigators)QatarThe MaroonSaudi ArabiaThe Green FalconsSenegalLions of TerangaSerbiarlovi (The Eagles)SouthKoreaTaegeuk Warriors,Tigers of AsiaSpainLa Roja (The Red One), La Furia Roja (The Red Fury)SwitzerlandNati (National Team), Ro socrociati (Red Cro ses)TunisiaEagles of CarthageUnited StatesUSMNT, The Stars and StripesUruguayLa Celeste (The Sky Blue)WalesY Dreigiau (The Dragons)