Photos: Jumping for joy

Published: 11 Jan 2026

See some of the finest leaping celebrations in FIFA World Cup history.

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Brazilian player Zito celebrates scoring the second goal for Brazil during the 1962 World Cup final in Santiago, Chile. Brazil beat Czechoslovakia 3-1. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Brazil v Czechoslovakia Chile 1962 | Final Estadio Nacional, Santiago

‘Steel Chest’ celebrates scoring the final goal in the Seleção’s 3-1 success. It made Vava the first player to net in two World Cup deciders – a feat that was emulated by Pele, Paul Breitner, Zinedine Zidane and Kylian Mbappe.

Martin PetersMartin Peters

30/7/66: A LIBRARY FILE PICTURE OF MARTIN PETERS CELEBRATING AFTER SCORING ENGLAND'S SECOND GOAL DURING THE WORLD CUP FINAL AT WEMBLEY IN LONDON AGAINST WEST GERMANY. ENGLAND WON THE MATCH 4-2. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images)

England v West Germany England 1966 | Final Wembley Stadium, London

The midfielder celebrates putting the Three Lions 2-1 up in the final, which they went on to win in extra time.

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England v Germany FR | 1966 FIFA World Cup England™ | Classic MatchesEngland v Germany FR | 1966 FIFA World Cup England™ | Classic Matches

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Roberto BoninsegnaRoberto Boninsegna

Bildnummer: 00511435 Datum: 17.06.1970 Copyright: imago/Buzzi
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Italy v West Germany Mexico 1970 | Semi-finals Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

The forward celebrates scoring a fine goal to break the deadlock. The Azzurri went on to win ‘The Game of the Century’ 4-3 after extra time.

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Roberto Boninsegna Goal 8' | Italy vs Germany FR | 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico™Roberto Boninsegna Goal 8' | Italy vs Germany FR | 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico™

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Andreas BrehmeAndreas Brehme

West Germany v Argentina Italy 1990 | Final Stadio Olimpico, Rome

The left-back celebrates scoring the only goal with an 85th-minute, right-footed spot-kick. It made him the first man to convert penalties with both feet – he netted one with his left at Mexico 1986 – in the World Cup.

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Andreas Brehme Goal 85' | Germany FR vs Argentina | 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™Andreas Brehme Goal 85' | Germany FR vs Argentina | 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™

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Alexi LalasAlexi Lalas

FILES,- JUNE 22: US national team defender Alexi Lalas jumps in the air 22 June 1994 as he celebrates after the US defeated Colombia in their World Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The US won their match 2-1. (Photo credit should read PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP via Getty Images)

USA v Colombia USA 1994 | Group stage Rose Bowl, Pasadena

The bearded centre-back celebrates the Americans’ first World Cup win in 44 years.

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Earnie Stewart Goal 52' | USA vs Colombia | 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™Earnie Stewart Goal 52' | USA vs Colombia | 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™

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Christophe DugarryChristophe Dugarry

France v South Africa France 1998 | Group stage Stade Velodrome, Marseille

Dugarry, who played for Marseille at the time, celebrates scoring the hosts’ first goal of the competition with a thumping header. Les Bleus ran out 3-0 winners.

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Christophe Dugarry Goal 36' | France vs South Africa | 1998 FIFA World Cup France™Christophe Dugarry Goal 36' | France vs South Africa | 1998 FIFA World Cup France™

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Dennis BergkampDennis Bergkamp

20 Jun 1998: Dennis Bergkamp of Holland celebrates after scoring in the World Cup group E game against South Korea at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France. Holland won 5-0. \ Mandatory Credit: Laurence Griffiths /Allsport

Netherlands v Korea Republic France 1998 | Group stage Stade Velodrome, Marseille

Bergkamp celebrates scoring a delightful goal in the Netherlands’ 5-0 win.

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Dennis Bergkamp Goal 71' | Netherlands vs Korea Republic | 1998 FIFA World Cup France™Dennis Bergkamp Goal 71' | Netherlands vs Korea Republic | 1998 FIFA World Cup France™

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Jared BorgettiJared Borgetti

Mexico's Jared Borgetti jumps for joy as he celebrates after scoring the first goal (Photo by Matthew Ashton/EMPICS via Getty Images)

Mexico v Italy Korea/Japan 2002 | Group stage Oita Stadium Big Eye, Oita

Borgetti celebrates scoring one of the greatest headers in World Cup history. It earned Mexico a 1-1 draw that sent them through to the last 16 as section winners.

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Jared Borgetti Goal 34' | Mexico vs Italy | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™Jared Borgetti Goal 34' | Mexico vs Italy | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™

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Ahn JunghwanAhn Junghwan

DAEJEON, REPUBLIC OF KOREA: South Korean midfielder Ahn Jung-hwan jumps in celebration following his 'golden goal' over Italy in extra time of their second round match at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan in Daejeon, 18 June 2002. South Korea won the match 2-1 in extra time on Ahn's goal and will now meet Spain in the quarter-finals 22 June in Gwangju. AFP PHOTO/JACQUES DEMARTHON (Photo credit should read JACQUES DEMARTHON/AFP via Getty Images)

Korea Republic v Italy Korea/Japan 2002 | Last 16 Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon

The forward celebrates euphorically after his 117th-minute golden goal sent Korea Republic into a quarter-final against Spain and erupted a nation. Perugia owner Luciano Gaucci controversially terminated Ahn’s contract the following day, saying “I have no intention of paying a salary to someone who has ruined Italian football.”

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Ahn Jung-hwan Goal 117' | Korea Republic vs Italy | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™Ahn Jung-hwan Goal 117' | Korea Republic vs Italy | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™

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Harry KewellHarry Kewell

Croatia v Australia Germany 2006 | Group stage Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Stuttgart

The Liverpool winger celebrates seizing the Socceroos a 2-2 draw that snatched them a last-16 place at their opponents’ expense.

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Harry Kewell Goal 79' | Croatia vs Australia | 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™Harry Kewell Goal 79' | Croatia vs Australia | 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™

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Bongani KhumaloBongani Khumalo

Bongani Khumalo of South Africa celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 (Photo by AMA/Corbis via Getty Images)

France v South Africa South Africa 2010 | Group stage Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein

The centre-back celebrates his only international goal. It helped Bafana Bafana pull off a major upset and end their home World Cup on a high.

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Bongani Khumalo Goal 19' | France v South Africa | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™Bongani Khumalo Goal 19' | France v South Africa | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

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Mesut OzilMesut Ozil

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 23: Mesut Oezil (8) of Germany celebrates scoring during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group D match between Ghana and Germany at Soccer City Stadium on June 23, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Jamie Squire - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Ghana v Germany South Africa 2010 | Group stage Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg

The attacking midfielder celebrates scoring the superb strike that sent Die Mannschaft through to the knockout phase as Group D winners.

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Mesut Oezil Goal 59' | Ghana v Germany | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™Mesut Oezil Goal 59' | Ghana v Germany | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

Guarda ogni singolo gol della Coppa del Mondo FIFA Sudafrica 2010.Guarda ogni singolo gol della Coppa del Mondo FIFA Sudafrica 2010.

David VillaDavid Villa

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 25: David Villa of Spain celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates Xabi Alonso and Xavi Hernandez during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Spain at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Tshwane/Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Chile v Spain South Africa 2010 | Group stage Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria

‘El Guaje’ celebrates scoring the lob that set La Roja en route to a 2-1 victory. It saw them edge their opponents to top spot in Group H and secure a last-16 encounter with Portugal rather than Brazil.

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David Villa Goal 23' | Chile v Spain | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™David Villa Goal 23' | Chile v Spain | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

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Jermaine JonesJermaine Jones

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Jermaine Jones of the United States celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between USA and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

USA v Portugal Brazil 2014 | Group stage Arena Amazonia, Manaus

The defensive midfielder celebrates scoring the spectacular strike that equalised for the Stars and Stripes. The 2-2 draw helped USA pip Portugal to a last-16 place on goal difference.

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Jermaine Jones Goal 63' | USA v Portugal | 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™Jermaine Jones Goal 63' | USA v Portugal | 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™

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Philippe CoutinhoPhilippe Coutinho

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Philippe Coutinho of Brazil jumps in the air as he celebrates scoring the opening goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Jamie Squire - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Brazil v Costa Rica Russia 2018 | Group stage Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg

‘The Little Magician’ celebrates breaking the deadlock in injury time. The Seleção had been on the cusp of a second draw in two games, but ultimately won 2-0.

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Philippe Coutinho Goal 90'+1' | Brazil v Costa Rica | 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™Philippe Coutinho Goal 90'+1' | Brazil v Costa Rica | 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™

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Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 24: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring their team's first goal via a penalty during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Portugal v Ghana Qatar 2022 | Group stage Stadium 974, Doha

The 37-year-old celebrates smashing home a penalty to become the first man to score in five World Cups.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Goal 79' | Portugal v Ghana | 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™Cristiano Ronaldo Goal 79' | Portugal v Ghana | 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™

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Denzel DumfriesDenzel Dumfries

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Denzel Dumfries of The Netherlands celebrates scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands (3) and USA (1) at Khalifa International Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)

Netherlands v USA Qatar 2022 | Last 16 Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan

The right-wingback celebrates sealing a 3-1 win for the Oranje with a left-footed volley.

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Denzel Dumfries Goal 81' | Netherlands v USA | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™Denzel Dumfries Goal 81' | Netherlands v USA | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

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