{"id":1470087,"date":"2026-07-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=cult-corner&#038;p=1470087"},"modified":"2026-07-23T10:02:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:02:46","slug":"world-cup-2026-memories","status":"publish","type":"cult-corner","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/cult-corner\/world-cup-2026-memories\/","title":{"rendered":"17 things we\u2019ll remember from the 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/world-cup-2026-betting-tips-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 World Cup<\/a> was the largest in the competition\u2019s history.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first 48-team tournament certainly lived up to expectations, and the come down from the tournament has been quite swift. But before attention fully turns to club football, let&#8217;s take one last look back at the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were a number of memorable moments both on and off the pitch, for better or worse. And here at Squawka, we\u2019ve picked out 17 we\u2019ll remember from the 2026 showpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover the following moments:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-gordon-f-k-you\" data-level=\"3\">\u2018Gordon! F**k you!\u2019<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-post-mexico-2-3-england-scenes\" data-level=\"3\">Post-Mexico 2-3 England scenes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-donald-trump-s-influence\" data-level=\"3\">Donald Trump\u2019s influence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belgium-s-donald-trump-dance\" data-level=\"3\">Belgium\u2019s Donald Trump dance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-norway-s-viking-row\" data-level=\"3\">Norway\u2019s Viking row<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-tartan-army-take-over-boston\" data-level=\"3\">The Tartan Army take over Boston<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-emma-hayes-tactics-board\" data-level=\"3\">Emma Hayes\u2019 tactics board<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-cape-verde-s-tournament-debut\" data-level=\"3\">Cape Verde\u2019s tournament debut<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-curacao-s-historic-world-cup-goal\" data-level=\"3\">Curacao\u2019s historic World Cup goal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-egypt-s-first-ever-world-cup-win\" data-level=\"3\">Egypt\u2019s first ever World Cup win<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-first-mouth-covering-red-card\" data-level=\"3\">The first mouth-covering red card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ghanaian-witch-doctor-curses-harry-kane\" data-level=\"3\">Ghanaian witch doctor curses Harry Kane<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-lamine-yamal-spots-his-brother\" data-level=\"3\">Lamine Yamal spots his brother<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-djed-spence-s-big-tackle\" data-level=\"3\">Djed Spence\u2019s big tackle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-jude-bellingham-s-history-making-goal\" data-level=\"3\">Jude Bellingham\u2019s history-making goal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-lionel-messi-s-last-dance\" data-level=\"3\">Lionel Messi\u2019s last dance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wayne-rooney-s-honesty\" data-level=\"3\">Wayne Rooney&#8217;s honesty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? Here's how to claim the <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b> welcome offer:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Sign up to Dabble through this <a href=\"\/en\/go\/dabble?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">link<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Register your account with accurate personal details<\/li>\r\n<li>Place your first bet of \u00a310 or more<\/li>\r\n<li>Receive your \u00a310 in free bets when your qualifying bet has setted<\/li>\r\n<li>Use your Free Bet on any eligible sportsbook market within 7 days<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/go\/dabble?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1423518 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-300x250.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-320x267.png 320w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-240x200.png 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-72x60.png 72w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-40x33.png 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>#AD 18+ 7-day free bet expiry. Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-gordon-f-k-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Gordon! F**k you!\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the great moments was picked up during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico\u2019<\/a>s 3-2 loss to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England<\/a>. In a lighthearted period during a tense five-goal thriller, Mexico boss Javier Aguirre shouted: \u201cGordon! F**k you!\u201d before bursting into laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It took the tension out of a monster Azteca clash as Aguirre endeared himself to the England fans. &#8220;I remembered it,&#8221; Gordon recalled as he saw the funny side of the incident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It&#8217;s just a bit of fun. With all the heat and tension around the game, it was a bit of fun. I&#8217;d just run the full-back down the line so it was a bit of a compliment from him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;That&#8217;s how I took it anyway.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-post-mexico-2-3-england-scenes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Mexico 2-3 England scenes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England were reduced to 10 men just 10 minutes into the second half of their last-16 meeting with Mexico following Jarell Quansah\u2019s dismissal. Even so, Thomas Tuchel\u2019s men held out to book a quarter-final spot with a 3-2 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cue jubilant celebrations in both Mexico City and back home. And as fans serenaded the players with their version of Wonderwall, Jordan Henderson leapt over an advertising board, falling awkwardly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-2048x1382.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-396x267.jpg 396w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-296x200.jpg 296w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-89x60.jpg 89w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223440\/3F19JTG-1-110x74.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It conspired Henderson broke his wrist as a result. And when Harry Kane was asked about the injury in his post-match injury, the England captain\u2019s voice reached a note only dogs could hear. Brief proof that Kane is indeed human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-donald-trump-s-influence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donald Trump\u2019s influence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Folarin Balogun was shown a red card during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA<\/a>\u2019s 2-0 win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/bosnia-herzegovina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/a>. Highlights show it was a justified dismissal. And yet, the co-hosts kicked up a fuss over the striker\u2019s suspension for the subsequent last-16 meeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/belgium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belgium<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clash with the Red Devils was arguably their biggest in World Cup history. To have been without their star striker for the knockout stage clash with Belgium made tough test all the harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was, of course, until US President Donald Trump got involved. Trump lobbied Fifa to suspend the ban. He made three calls to football\u2019s governing body to ensure Balogun was available to face Belgium. It rightly drew outrage from all quarters, not that it mattered in the end\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-belgium-s-donald-trump-dance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belgium\u2019s Donald Trump dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s because Belgium absolutely battered USA in Seattle. Balogun played the full 90 yet it needn\u2019t have made a difference. The Red Devils, who were on the cusp of a round-of-32 exit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/senegal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senegal<\/a>, made light work of Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charles De Ketelaere fired in front after just nine minutes. USA were level through Malik Tillman, though it took just two minutes for De Ketelaere to restore Belgium\u2019s lead. Hans Vanakan, who replaced Amadou Onana midway through the first half, doubled their advantage in the 57th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223803\/3F08G8E-1-111x74.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Romelu Lukaku then ensured USA\u2019s hometown World Cup ended with a whimper rather than a bang. And, of course, the Belgium squad celebrated with an on-pitch Donald Trump dance. A fitting end to the Stars and Stripes campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-norway-s-viking-row\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Norway\u2019s Viking row<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/norway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norway<\/a> performed superbly in their first World Cup since 1998. Indeed, the Vikings made the quarter-finals of the tournament before falling to a 2-1 loss to England. The European nation won a legion of admirers during their stay in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erling Haaland shone during his debut World Cup, scoring seven times. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester City<\/a> hitman boosted his following significantly in North America. Yet it was a moment between players and fans that caught the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223343\/3F02NC2-2-111x74.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By way of celebration, Norway would bring a drum on the pitch and perform the now famous Viking Row. It was an occasion to savour for those watching at home and in person. Try telling that to an Englishman in Dorset during the eighth century\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-tartan-army-take-over-boston\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Tartan Army take over Boston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like Norway, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/scotland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scotland<\/a> also took part in their first World Cup since 1998. The Tartan Army\u2019s stay in North America, however, was short-lived. They failed to build upon a 1-0 win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/haiti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haiti<\/a>, falling to subsequent defeats to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/morocco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/brazil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brazil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scotland\u2019s first two games took place in Boston. It\u2019s estimated that 50,000 fans descended on the city as fans drunk bars dry. Devon Savage from Boston Beer said: \u201cFor perspective, from Thursday-Sunday, the Tartan Army drank four times as much Boston Lager as we run through on a typical four-day holiday stretch like 4th of July.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters made the most of their trip across the pond. They\u2019ll be welcome back to Boston with open arms, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-emma-hayes-tactics-board\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emma Hayes\u2019 tactics board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITV were the dominant British broadcaster in North America. While the BBC rightly made the cost-effective decision to remain in England, ITV were more than happy to set up shop in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best decisions ITV made was to use Emma Hayes as an in-studio pundit. The USWNT boss was a delight to watch during the first and second-half hydration breaks in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She\u2019d crack out the chalkboard, and break down tactical tweaks and changes into bitesize segments. It was the only good thing about the hydration breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-cape-verde-s-tournament-debut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape Verde\u2019s tournament debut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/cabo-verde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cape Verde<\/a> were one of four World Cup debutants this summer. Drawn into Group H, featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/uruguay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uruguay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/saudi-arabia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>, few gave the Blue Shark any chance of progressing to the knockout stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And yet they the finished second behind eventual finalists\u2019 Spain, knocking out Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. The clean sheet performance against La Roja set the tone for Cape Verde, whose 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha stole the limelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, they crashed out in the round-of-32 at the expense of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/argentina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Argentina<\/a>. That they took the 2022 winners to extra time warrants praise, and then some. It was a first World Cup to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-curacao-s-historic-world-cup-goal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curacao\u2019s historic World Cup goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cape Verde weren\u2019t the only World Cup debutant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/curacao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curacao<\/a>, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/jordan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/uzbekistan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uzbekistan<\/a>, made their first ever appearance at the tournament. Dick Advocaat\u2019s side, though, were handed a less-than-favourable draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curacao were drawn alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Germany<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/cote-divoire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ivory Coast<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/ecuador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecuador<\/a>. As one might expect, they crashed out of the group stages. However, there was a historic moment for the Caribbean nation in the first half of their eventual 7-1 defeat to Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223530\/3EPETT4-1-111x74.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They fell behind to Die Mannschaft, yet drew level through Livano Comenencia. It was a fine finish, and a truly memorable minute for Blue Wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-egypt-s-first-ever-world-cup-win\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Egypt\u2019s first ever World Cup win<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having been held to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup 2026 opener with Belgium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/egypt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egypt<\/a> went one better against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand<\/a>. Finn Surman put the Kiwis in front, just to make the Pharaohs\u2019 task that bit harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, second-half goals from Mostafa Zico, Mo Salah and Trezeguet capped a fine Egypt performance. The 3-1 win marked their first ever World Cup victory at the fourth tournament of asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The African giants made it to the last-16 having defeated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia<\/a> on penalties in the round-of-32. It was at the former stage, though, where their World Cup journey ended at Argentina\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-first-mouth-covering-red-card\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The first mouth-covering red card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the new rules implemented for the World Cup was the decision to send players off for covering their mouth. The issue came into the spotlight during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/benfica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benfica<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/champions-league-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Champions League<\/a> meeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/real-madrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Madrid<\/a> back in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gianluca Prestianni covered his mouth when talking to Vinicius Junior. The Benfica man was accused of racial abuse, which the Argentine denied. Fifa, though, decided that talking with the mouth covered would result in a red card.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3ERXY1N-1-111x74.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/paraguay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paraguay<\/a>\u2019s Miguel Almiron was the first to fall foul of the ruling against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/turkiye\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/turkiye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey<\/a> in the group stages. The 32-year-old obscured his mouth while talking with Mert Muldur, who immediately informed the official. A VAR check was made, and Almiron was shown his marching orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ghanaian-witch-doctor-curses-harry-kane\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghanaian witch doctor curses Harry Kane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the more forgettable group stage games was England\u2019s meeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/ghana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ghana<\/a>. The Three Lions dominated their African opponents, yet failed to find the breakthrough. The Black Stars sat deep and defended well to claim a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harry Kane missed a guilt-edged chance to fire England in front in the dying ember. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/bayern-munchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayern Munich<\/a> man, however, surprisingly fluffed his line. Well, it was a surprise to everyone bar self-proclaimed witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-1024x619.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-1024x619.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-1536x928.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-2048x1237.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-331x200.jpg 331w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-99x60.jpg 99w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223619\/3ETRHJ3-1-122x74.jpg 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonsam claimed to have placed a curse on Kane to prevent him from scoring against Ghana. He then released the England skipper from the hex for the eventual 2-0 win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/panama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panama<\/a>, in which Kane scored. Paranormal forces at play? Or just a bad day at the office for the England star\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-lamine-yamal-spots-his-brother\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lamine Yamal spots his brother<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain\u2019s star of the tournament has been in the stands. While Rodri dictated the play, Pau Cubarsi put in performances that bely his tender years and Lamine Yamal hoped to take the tournament by storm, it was the latter\u2019s brother that shone for La Roja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis time around, the biggest sensation of the competition isn\u2019t an athlete, the goals, or even the trophy itself. It\u2019s Keyne, Lamine Yamal\u2019s three-year-old brother, who\u2019s taking the tournament by storm with his hilarious moments,\u201d was how Hola! &#8211; Spain\u2019s version of Hello! Magazine &#8211; reported on the winger\u2019s sibling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pick of the bunch came in the aftermath of Spain\u2019s 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium. Keyne was pulling faces on the big screen. Lamine laughed as the younger Yamal stuck his tongue out for all to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-djed-spence-s-big-tackle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Djed Spence\u2019s big tackle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England\u2019s World Cup dream may have ended at the semi-final stage. The Three Lions took the lead 10 minutes after the break through Anthony Gordon. As they sat back, however, England invited pressure upon themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina duly capitalised to claim a 2-1 win through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez goals. A stand out moment prior to Fernandez\u2019s 25-yard hit was Djed Spence\u2019s tackle on Giuliano Simeone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3F20FJA-1-111x74.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/tottenham-hotspur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> full-back had been criticised up until the game against Mexico, where he came off the bench to solidify the England defence. And his tackle on Simeone was a stand-out from what was ultimately a dreary 90-minute semi-final clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-jude-bellingham-s-history-making-goal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jude Bellingham\u2019s history-making goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was a debate before the World Cup about whether Jude Bellingham or Morgan Rogers should play as the No.10 for England. The former well and truly settled the debate during the tournament itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bellingham came in clutch for Thomas Tuchel\u2019s side in North America. He scored an early second-half strike to put England in front against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Croatia<\/a>. It was the Real Madrid man who broke the deadlock against Panama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The youngster bagged key braces against Mexico and Norway. And Bellingham scored his seventh tournament goal in the entertaining 6-4 third-place play-off win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France<\/a>. The late solo strike saw Bellingham become England\u2019s record goalscorer in a single World Cup tournament, knocking Gary Lineker off his perch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-lionel-messi-s-last-dance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lionel Messi\u2019s last dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eight goals, four assists. It was a sensational World Cup for Lionel Messi. The iconic forward finally got his hands on the trophy in Qatar four years ago. He proved that age is but a number in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-1536x1122.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-2048x1497.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-365x267.jpg 365w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-274x200.jpg 274w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-82x60.jpg 82w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/07\/19223938\/3F20PF6-1-101x74.jpg 101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi was directly involved in a goal in every Argentina game up until the final, which included the opener in the group stage 2-0 win over Austria. The goal in question saw the Argentine star briefly go top as the tournament\u2019s all-time scorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Kylian Mbappe now holds the record, and is likely to keep it for some time, the goal against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/austria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austria<\/a> felt iconic. It&#8217;s a shame for Messi and Argentina that the last dance ends on a sombre note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-wayne-rooney-s-honesty\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wayne Rooney&#8217;s honesty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ronaldinho. Madonna. Ronaldo. Justin Bieber. The most &#8216;game&#8217;s gone&#8217; moment came at the interval of the 2026 showpiece. A first ever half-time show took place. To paraphrase Sean Dyche &#8211; Utter Yank nonense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was asked for his opinion, he duly obliged. &#8220;I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was c**p,&#8221; Rooney said. We couldn&#8217;t have put it better ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/world-cup-2026-betting-tips-predictions\/\"><strong>World Cup predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/world-cup-outright-odds\/\"><strong>World Cup outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup-2026-fixtures-results\/\"><b>World Cup fixtures &amp; results<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/world-cup-2026-betting-offers\/\"><b>World Cup free bets<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 World Cup was the largest in the competition\u2019s history. The first 48-team tournament certainly lived up to expectations, and the come down from the tournament has been quite swift. But before attention fully turns to club football, let&#8217;s take one last look back at the World Cup. 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