10 unforgettable memories from the concluded Fifa 2026 tournament

Spain Wins Second FIFA World Cup Title Spain defeated reigning champions Argentina in a display of technical brilliance to claim their second World Cup title. Led by their formidable midfield, the European champions dominated possession from start to finish, starving Argentina of the ball and ushering in a new era of global dominance.

Norway's "Viking Row" Celebration Norway's historic FIFA World Cup run captured global attention, and their unique post-victory celebrations quickly became a viral sensation. Led by Martin Ødegaard, the team celebrated every victory with a synchronized "rowing" motion on the pitch, a celebration eagerly mimicked by fans worldwide.

Messi's Hat-Trick Against Algeria In Argentina's opening match against Algeria, 38-year-old Lionel Messi proved there was no doubt about his prowess, recording his first FIFA World Cup hat-trick of his career. This made him the oldest player in the tournament's history to score a hat-trick.

Jude Bellingham's Goal Secures England's Quarter-Final Spot In a tense quarter-final clash against Norway, Jude Bellingham delivered a career-best performance for the Three Lions. The Real Madrid star scored the equalizer, sparking England's comeback, and added another composed goal in the second half to secure a 2-1 victory.

Vozinha Stops Spain Cape Verde's debut World Cup appearance became an unforgettable story thanks to the heroics of 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. Against tournament favorites Spain, the veteran delivered a heroic performance, making 27 saves to secure a stunning 0-0 draw, and saw his social media following soar to 16 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Emotional Farewell As Portugal fell to eventual champions Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious international career came to an end. As he tearfully walked off the pitch, fans rose to give a prolonged standing ovation, a fitting tribute to one of football's greatest figures.

Balogun's Red Card In one of the tournament's most extraordinary moments, after USMNT player Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card in a knockout stage clash, the US President called FIFA President Gianni Infantino. FIFA subsequently implemented an experimental provision to suspend the ban, allowing Balogun to rejoin for the next round.

Argentina's Comeback Against Egypt The group stage match against a formidable Egyptian side almost ended in disaster as Lionel Messi missed a rare penalty. But Argentina mounted a spectacular second-half comeback, scoring three unanswered goals in the dying moments to keep their World Cup journey alive.

England Fans Sing 'Wonderwall' After England's group stage victory against Panama, traveling supporters remained in the stands, joining the players in singing Oasis's famous song 'Wonderwall,' creating one of the tournament's most memorable moments.

Scotland's passionate supporters became one of the tournament's biggest viral sensations. Living up to the motto "No Scotland, no party," the Scottish fans, known as the "Tartan Army," took over the city of Boston with their energy, filling numerous bars, placing traffic cones on statues, and winning the hearts of locals with their humor, warmth, and unforgettable celebrations.