The Guardian's editors selected the top 30 photos from more than 500,000 images taken during the World Cup 2026. Do any of these moments bring back memories to you?
Messi and the crowd shouting out for him
Japan vs Brazil, the block in front of the gate
Tuchel & the coaching staff exposed by cameras
Balogun's red card foul
Hendry & Curtis after Scotland being defeated by Brazil
Bellingham's header against Mexico
Guimaraes "watering" himself
Norwegian fans performed a rowing celebration
Mbappe and his shadow during the match between France and Sweden
Modric in the tunnel ahead of the match against Panama
Vozinha after Cape Verde drew Spain
People from Gaza gathered and watched the World Cup
Haaland beat Gabriel to the ball and directed a firm header
Yamal in Spanish National Team jersey, and his tooth brace,
Akanji missed the penalty against Colombia in the Shootout
Raphinha comforted Neymar after Brazil being eliminated by Norway.
Alvarez lying on the ground and laughing after he scored against Switzerland
Spain vs Saudi Arabia, the screen after Spain scored
Image blurred when Elanga was under Japanese players' defense.
England vs DR Congo, Kane and Bellingham celebrate after the goal.
Panamanian players celebrated after eliminating Germany in the Penalty Shootout
DR Congo fan's "Standing Ovation"
Tielemans's header against Senegal
Miraculous 3-3. Sasa Kalajdzic's final-minute header sealed Austria's position in the Round of 32.
Metcalfe blooding during Australia vs Paraguay.
Dan Burn and Raul Jimenez
Messi shocking after Argentina 3-2 Egypt comeback
Canadian fans at Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Seriously injured Ismaël Koné
Cubarsi "in the air" after Enzo Fernandez's serious foul.