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The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup

From historic World Cup debuts and emotional first victories, to new stars and the brilliance of legends - relive the defining moments of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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Watch the BBC's closing World Cup montage. Video, 00:04:50
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Dominant Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup after extra time. Video, 00:14:07
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'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time. Video, 00:00:51
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Mbappe wins race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot. Video, 00:11:12
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Spain's Torres scores only goal of World Cup final. Video, 00:00:37
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Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show. Video, 00:03:00
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England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off. Video, 00:09:35
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'Six for England!' Bellingham rounds off third-place play-off win. Video, 00:00:49
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Rice fires England into early lead against France. Video, 00:01:20
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Brilliant first half, turbulent second - Tuchel. Video, 00:03:42
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Emotional Barry praises 'heartbroken' England players. Video, 00:01:49
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All 11 last-minute winners at the World Cup. Video, 00:06:16
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Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final. Video, 00:10:57
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'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina. Video, 00:03:32
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'Gutted' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit. Video, 00:02:16
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'The decisions Tuchel made cost England' Video, 00:01:37
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Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final. Video, 00:01:04
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England gave Argentina & Messi 'too much respect' Video, 00:03:05
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Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina. Video, 00:00:35
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Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final. Video, 00:01:29
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Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France. Video, 00:00:51
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All of Argentina's goals at the World Cup so far. Video, 00:10:07
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Argentina v England 1998 - Owen, Beckham and penalty pain. Video, 00:12:00
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Argentina v England 2002 - Redemption for Beckham. Video, 00:09:00
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12 July
How Maradona dominated England in 1986. Video, 00:08:00
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12 July
All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far. Video, 00:06:27
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'Written off as too old' - France beat up-and-coming Spain in 2006. Video, 00:08:00
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12 July
Spain's road to the final - every goal so far. Video, 00:07:58
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All the goals from France's run to semi-finals. Video, 00:08:42
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The origin story of France star Michael Olise. Video, 00:08:17
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Bellingham scores extra-time winner as England reach semi-finals Video, 00:15:52
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12 July
Argentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland Video, 00:10:43
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England 'got lucky' with disallowed goal. Video, 00:01:16
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'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead. Video, 00:01:09
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Classic World Cup Matches

Qatar 2022: Messi Achieves World Cup Glory. Video, 12 minutes
Relive the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.
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Qatar 2022: The Battle of Lusail. Video, 9 minutes
Relive a hugely dramatic World Cup quarter-final at Lusail Stadium.
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Qatar 2022: Kane's Costly Miss. Video, 8 minutes
A dramatic quarter-final between England and France.
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Russia 2018: Teenage Mbappe Emulates Pele. Video, 9 minutes
Relive a thrilling World Cup final between France and Croatia.
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Russia 2018: England Finally Win a Shoot-out. Video, 13 minutes
England win a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time.
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Russia 2018: Cristiano's Hat-trick. Video, 8 minutes
Cristiano Ronaldo produces one of the great World Cup performances.
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Qatar 2022: Bale Rescues Wales. Video, 8 minutes
Relive Wales' first World Cup game for 64 years.
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Brazil 2014: Gotze Wins World Cup For Germany. Video, 10 minutes
Relive the 2014 World Cup final between Argentina and Germany.
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Brazil 2014: Germany Stun Hosts. Video, 9 minutes
Relive one of the World Cup's most shocking defeats.
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Brazil 2014: Van Persie's Flying Header. Video, 10 minutes
The Netherlands stun reigning champions Spain.
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South Africa 2010: Iniesta Wins World Cup For Spain. Video, 9 minutes
A dramatic extra-time winner decides the 2010 World Cup final.
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South Africa 2010: Lampard's 'Ghost Goal' Video, 11 minutes
Relive England's controversial exit at the 2010 World Cup.
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South Africa 2010: Suarez Handball Denies Ghana. Video, 8 minutes
Relive an extraordinary match at the 2010 World Cup.
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Germany 2006: Italy Win World Cup After Zidane Headbutt. Video, 8 minutes
Relive Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness.
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Germany 2006: Last-Minute Goals Send Italy to Final. Video, 8 minutes
Relive classic World Cup moments and matches.
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Germany 2006: Joe Cole's Stunning Volley Sinks Sweden. Video, 9 minutes
Joe Cole scores one of England's most memorable World Cup goals.
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Germany 2006: France's Late Show Stuns Spain. Video, 8 minutes
A World Cup classic between France and Spain.
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Korea-Japan 2002 Final: Ronaldo's Redemption. Video, 8 minutes
Brazil's Ronaldo confirms his reputation as the world's best striker.
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Korea-Japan 2002: Golden Goal Stuns Italy. Video, 10 minutes
Relive one of the World Cup's biggest shocks.
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Korea-Japan 2002: Beckham's Redemption Arc. Video, 9 minutes
England avenge a painful defeat at the 1998 World Cup.
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