How England national anthem changes lyrics between 'God Save the King' and 'God Save the Queen'

England's national anthem can change its lyrics.At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, players and supporters sing before the match the song 'God Save the King.'In some past iterations of this tournament, they'd sing 'God Save the Queen.'It's a rare feature of the English anthem, one that at least at first can catch others by surprise when they haven't heard the song sung in a while.MORE: Christian Pulisic gives a terrible answer after World Cup-ending lossWhy is it 'God Save the King' at 2026 World Cup?The song's title and lyrics depend entirely on the monarch leading England at the time.Because King Charles III is currently ruling England, the song is sung about a king.When it was previously Queen Elizabeth II, the song became about a queen.How much do the lyrics change?The only parts of the song t