From Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World Cup
Erling Haaland carries his raccoon, Vozinha enjoys the moment, Merlin the duck, Scotland supporters enjoy Boston and Wonderwall by Oasis. Composite: Getty Images, Guardian designView image in fullscreenErling Haaland carries his raccoon, Vozinha enjoys the moment, Merlin the duck, Scotland supporters enjoy Boston and Wonderwall by Oasis. The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup went on to lose 7-1 but that goal – their only one of the tournament – will go down in history.‘Cablegate’Should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been ruled out?
- ▪Erling Haaland carries his raccoon, Vozinha enjoys the moment, Merlin the duck, Scotland supporters enjoy Boston and Wonderwall by Oasis.
- ▪Composite: Getty Images, Guardian designView image in fullscreenErling Haaland carries his raccoon, Vozinha enjoys the moment, Merlin the duck, Scotland supporters enjoy Boston and Wonderwall by Oasis.
- ▪The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup went on to lose 7-1 but that goal – their only one of the tournament – will go down in history.‘Cablegate’Should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been ruled out?
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Erling Haaland carries his raccoon, Vozinha enjoys the moment, Merlin the duck, Scotland supporters enjoy Boston and Wonderwall by Oasis. Composite: Getty Images, Guardian designView image in fullscreenErling Haaland carries his raccoon, Vozinha enjoys the moment, Merlin the duck, Scotland supporters enjoy Boston and Wonderwall by Oasis. Composite: Getty Images, Guardian designWorld Cup 2026From Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World CupNorway’s striker left his mark, as did Scotland’s fans in Boston, but Turkey’s dark horses fell at the first hurdleNatalie Tan and Calvin BurtonSat 25 Jul 2026 15.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 25 Jul 2026 15.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCuraçao’s historic first goal“I played with him on my PlayStation, and now I’ve scored…
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