To get into the World Cup spirit, we’ve been revisiting our archives, reliving defining World Cup moments since 1930.
Now, our world-class team of sports photographers, editors and operations specialists are gearing up to capture it all again: the action, the emotion, the fans, and everything in between.
Nearly 60 years of World Cup experience meets a tournament of unprecedented scale—three countries, 16 cities, 104 matches, 48 teams—and a level of access and expertise only Getty Images can deliver.
1. World Cup Final, 1930: Uruguay's Pablo Dorado (out of picture) beats Argentina's goalkeeper Juan Botasso to score the first goal of the match after 12 minutes. (Popperfoto/Getty Images)
2. 1958 World Cup Final, Stockholm: Brazil's Pele jubilant after the final in which he scored twice. Popperfoto/ Getty Images
3. 1970 FIFA World Cup Final, Mexico City: Brazil captain Carlos Alberto rounds of a great team display by scoring Brazil's fourth goal as he runs away to celebrate during play in the 1970 FIFA World Cup final. Popperfoto/Getty Images
4. 1982: Diego Maradona of Argentina #10 is confronted by a posse of Belgium defenders during the match in the 1982 Wold Cup in Spain. Steve Powell /Allsport
5. Joy for France as match winnner Zinedine Zidane lifts the trophy after victory in the World Cup Final against Brazil. Ben Radford /Allsport
6. Italian players celebrate with the world cup trophy, following their team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006. Michael Steele/Getty Images.
7. Iker Casillas of Spain catches the ball ahead of Robin Van Persie of the Netherlands as Carles Puyol of Spain falls to the ground during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final. Clive Rose/Getty Images.
8. Marcelo of Brazil reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany. Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images.
9. Paul Pogba of France poses with the Champions World Cup trophy after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final between France and Croatia. Michael Regan/FIFA via Getty Images.
10. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy. David Ramos/FIFA via Getty Images
People walk past a giant sticker of Diego Armando Maradona as part of an exhibition of Panini FIFA World Cup sticker albums at Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosting this tournament for the third time in history. | May 11, 2026 | 📸: @hvivas24 | #GettyFC #GettySport #GettyImages #Football #FIFAWC2026
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF scores his team's fifth goal during a 5-3 victory over FC Cincinnati as part of the MLS match at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. | May 13, 2026 |📸: @dustoffdeano , @freshmanwkxc , @chriscarter.media - @mls | #GettyFC #GettySport #GettyImages #Football #MLS
Angel Azuaje of Pumas UNAM battles for possession with Ramon Juarez of America during the quarterfinals second leg match as part of the Torneo Clausura 2026 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico. | May 10, 2026 | 📸: @hvivas24 | #GettyFC #GettySport #GettyImages #Football
Arsenal moves one step closer to the #PL title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham
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Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match against West Ham United at London Stadium in London, England. | May 10, 2026 | 📸: @justinsetters , @alexpantling , @footballfotographer , @catherineivill - AMA | #GettyFC #GettySport #GettyImages #Football
Huracan defeats Boca Juniors 3-2 and advance to the quarter finals of the Torneo Apertura Mercado Libre 2026 where they will face Argentinos Juniors.
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Oscar Romero of Huracan celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during a Torneo Apertura Mercado Libre 2026 round of 16 match between Boca Juniors and Huracan at Estadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | May 09, 2026 | 📷: @marceloendelli | #GettyFC
Joao Dias Paulinho of Toluca celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of his team during a 4-0 win over Los Angeles FC as part of the second leg semifinal match of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 at Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca, Mexico. Toluca will face Tigres UANL in the final, on May 30. | May 06 , 2026 | 📸: @aguscuevas | #GettyFC #GettySport #GettyImages #Football
PSG advances to the final of the Champions⚽
Paris Saint-Germain draws (1-1) with Bayern Munich in the Men's UEFA Champions League Semifinal Second-Leg match at Football Arena Munich in Munich, Germany. The French club moves on to the final against Arsenal to be played on May 30. | May 06, 2026 | 📷: @adampretty@simon.hofmann.foto - @UEFA , S. Mellar - @fcbayern , Sven Hoppe - @dpa_picturealliance , @emilian_baldow_sports - @iconsport.photo | #GettSport #GettyFC
Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid 1–0 and advance to their second #UCL final
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Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal celebrates progressing to the final after the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match against Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium in London, England. | May 05, 2026 | 📸: @justinsetters , Shaun Botterill, @harryamurphy - @UEFA , @alexpantling - @UEFA , @footballfotographer , @catherineivill - AMA | #GettyFC #GettySport #GettyImages #Football
Barcelona moves to their sixth consecutive UWCL final after a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich
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Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring her team's second goal during a a UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Semi-Final Second Leg match against FC Bayern München at Nou Camp in Barcelona, Spain. Barsa will face Olympique Lyonnais in the final at the Ullevaal Stadion on May 23, in Oslo. | May 03, 2026 | 📸: @juanmaserranoarce - @UEFA , @alexcaparros - UEFA | #GettyFC #GettySport #GettyImages #Football #UWCL
The finalist will be decided in London
Arsenal and Atletico de Madrid tie (1-1) during the Men's UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg match at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain | April 29,2026 | 📸: @mullanphoto , @stuart_photoafc - @Arsenal , @julianfinneyphoto - @UEFA | #GettySport #GettyFC
