Every overhead kick, every last-minute winner, every moment that stops the stadium. The 2026 World Cup highlights that will be replayed for a generation.
The highlight landscape in 2026 is more fragmented than ever due to complex broadcasting rights. In the US, Fox Sports holds broadcast rights and controls clip distribution across platforms. Highlights of Fox-broadcast matches will appear first on Fox Sports, Fox.com and the Fox Sports app. In the UK, ITV and BBC share rights — meaning BBC highlights shows will cover ITV's matches and vice versa, creating a more complete free-to-air picture for British fans.
Every World Cup produces its defining image — Zinedine Zidane's headbutt in 2006, Andrés Iniesta's extra-time winner in 2010, Navas' save in 2014. The 2026 tournament will be no different. With 48 teams and a Round of 32 providing more knockout drama than ever before, the number of moments destined to become iconic is simply higher than any previous edition.
Watch for the following highlight categories: the tournament's best goal (expected from Vinicius Jr., Yamal, or Mbappé), the save of the tournament (goalkeepers have historically shone in USA conditions), the greatest comeback (the expanded format creates more situations where two-goal deficits are overturned), and the penalty shootout that will break the internet.
Social media will transform highlight distribution in 2026. Short-form clips on X/Twitter, Instagram Reels and TikTok will spread World Cup moments faster than any previous tournament. FIFA has expanded their creator programme, giving official content creators early access to clips for distribution. Subscribe to official accounts before June 11 to ensure you're never behind the cycle.