Over the last six weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup we saw goals aplenty, sensational saves, and unforgettable moments. The sport of soccer won on the pitch, but the internet helped make this tournament immortal. Long after Spain lifted the World Cup on Sunday, much of what people will remember from this summer won't be found in any match report. It will live in the viral videos, photos, memes, TikToks, GIFs and moments that bounced across our phones and timelines at the speed of light. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementFor the first World Cup in history, there were 48 nations, 104 matches, across three countries in the United States, Canada and Mexico.