A goal in football is always followed by a wild celebration. These celebrations are often a player’s signature, and they include pointing to the sky and thanking the footballing gods, the always cool knee slide or the epic running explosion while screaming in unison with the fans. The World Cup goal celebrations at the 2018 tournament have been no different.
This year’s World Cup provides an opportunity for the planet to see a variety of signature celebrations. Below are some of the best World Cup goal celebrations that we’ve seen so far.
The Best 2018 World Cup Goal Celebrations
Russia
Yuri Gazinsky: #8 | Midfielder
#WorldCup: Russia's Yuri Gazinsky scores tournament's first goal
RUSSIA 1- 0 SAUDI ARABIA pic.twitter.com/lfnilSlpYE— The Voice of America (@VOANews) June 14, 2018
Con un letal golpe de cabeza “El hombre no programado” Yuri Gazinsky abre el arco en #Rusia2018 #RUS 1 #KSA 0 #Rusia2018EnVivo pic.twitter.com/MeiOxpgvAH
— #Rusia2018 (@RUSIA2018INFO) June 14, 2018
Artem Dzyuba: #22 | Forward
OH MY RUSSIA. And just like that Dzyuba makes it 3-0!! #RUSEGY pic.twitter.com/uCDCyWo6JB
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 19, 2018
Denis Cheryshev: #6 | Midfielder
5 - Denis Cheryshev is only the 5th substitute to score a goal in the first half in the World Cup's history after Dugarry in 1998, Cambiasso and Materazzi in 2006 & Samaris in 2014. Supersub. #RUSKSA #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4boObOiFDQ
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) June 14, 2018
Uruguay
Luis Suárez: #9 | Forward
Luis Suarez at the #WorldCup...
- 2010:- 2014:
- 2018:
He's become the first ever Uruguayan to score in 3 different competitions!#URUKSA pic.twitter.com/cXf2j57U2P
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) June 20, 2018
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Edinson Cavani: #21 | Forward
Spain
Diego Costa: #19 | Forward
Diego Costa has scored from his first two shots on target at a #WorldCup.
What. A. Game. pic.twitter.com/GtLCXSIn24— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 15, 2018
Iago Aspas: #17 | Forward
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo: #7 | Forward
The GOATee stays pic.twitter.com/mMsXHdj1nY
— The18 (@the18com) June 21, 2018
Ricardo Quaresma: #20 | Midfielder
France
Paul Pogba: #15 | Midfielder
#FRA 2-1 #AUS VAR played a big role as Paul Pogba lifted a below-par France to take the three points against Australia.
— TheSportMatrix (@TheSportMatrix) June 20, 2018
Australia
Mile Jedinak: #15 | Midfielder
@EyebrowSka hey speaking of World Cup GAR
let me introduce you to Australia's tough tackling midfielder, Mile Jedinak pic.twitter.com/TJRMuLrKIz— Jaki @ (@Jakiba_) June 16, 2018
Denmark
Yussuf Poulsen: #20 | Forward
#PER 0-1 #DEN Yussuf Poulsen's smash-and-grab helped Denmark spoil Peru's return to the competition.
— TheSportMatrix (@TheSportMatrix) June 20, 2018
Iceland
Alfred Finnbogason: #11 | Forward
Alfred Finnbogason's brand value has increased by nearly 5% after scoring Iceland's first ever goal at a World Cup. #WorldCup #ISL #ARGISL #VikingClap pic.twitter.com/dRkVrYU8NL
— Brandtix (@BrandtixSports) June 16, 2018
23 - Alfred Finnbogason's goal (22:49) was the earliest scored for a nation playing in their first World Cup game since Rashidi Yekini scored after 21 minutes for Nigeria vs Bulgaria on June 21st 1994. Impact.#ARGISL#ISL #NGA #WorldCup... pic.twitter.com/X8KUvsVEbB
— Ellastrous (@ellapepple) June 16, 2018
Argentina
Sergio Aguero: #11 | Forward
This the SAME Kun Sergio Aguero who will never be classed as " World Class " by Gary Neville Today until he scores at the World Cup a case of " Foot & Mouth " Gary pic.twitter.com/lZPAisDzMY
— dave wall (@59_dai) June 16, 2018
Croatia
Luka Modric: #10 | Midfielder
Luka Modric's penalty goal and an own goal from #Nigeria leads #Croatia to 2-0 win. #WorldCup
Croatia sits atop of the standings in Group D after #Argentina and #Iceland played to a draw earlier today. https://t.co/1vnW4oN5Fd pic.twitter.com/PDqYYM5YcG— SportsCentre (@SportsCentre) June 16, 2018
Ante Rebić: #18 | Forward
Serbia
Aleksandar Kolarov: #11 | Defender
Aleksandar Kolarov’s goal for Serbia was the third direct free-kick scored at this year’s World Cup (after Russia’s Aleksandr Golovin and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo).
Which is already as many as there were in the entire 2014 tournament in Brazil... pic.twitter.com/hWO6CgpsOU— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) June 17, 2018
Aleksandar Kolarov's first #WorldCup goal means he has now scored in seven consecutive calendar years for #SRB:
2012:
2013:
2014:
2015:
2016:
2017:
2018:Not bad for a left back. pic.twitter.com/9YcZtQ2Esq
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 17, 2018
Brazil
Philippe Coutinho: #11 | Midfielder
Philippe Coutinho is the 78th different player to score a #WorldCup goal for Brazil, most in tournament history. Next most is Germany with 74. pic.twitter.com/GAaqspli9X
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 17, 2018
Neymar: #10 | Forward
Switzerland
Steven Zuber: #14 | Midfielder
Did you know...?
Steven Zuber's goal against #BRA marked the first time ever that a #Hoffenheim player has scored at the @FIFAWorldCup!#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/IYicawJLzk— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@achtzehn99_en) June 18, 2018
Granit Xhaka: #10 | Midfielder
Xherdan Shaqiri:
Retweeted FOX Sports (@FOXSports):
XHERDAN SHAQIRI!!When you score like that, celebrate however you want! pic.twitter.com/aeb1Ic80Zy https://t.co/k4Z4x20NZ7
— En la Cancha Radio (@enlacanchapr) June 22, 2018
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Sweden
Andreas Granqvist: #4 | Defender
2002 - Andreas Granqvist's goal was the first penalty scored by Sweden at the World Cup since 2002, when Henrik Larsson netted against Nigeria. Slot. #SWEKOR #WorldCup #SWE #KOR pic.twitter.com/RLHAdGZUG0
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 18, 2018
Ola Toivonen: #20 | Forward
Mexico
Hirving Lozano: #22 | Forward
1 - After scoring with four of his five shots on target in the Concacaf World Cup 2018 qualifiers, Hirving Lozano managed to score with his first shot on target in the World Cup finals. Chucky. pic.twitter.com/7Uelhl7HqO
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) June 17, 2018
Javier Hernández: #14 | Forward
Belgium
Dries Mertens: #14 | Forward
Maurizio Sarri wants to make Belgium World Cup goalscorer Dries Mertens his first signing as Chelsea boss. #cfc [Telegraph] pic.twitter.com/LBTX8QQrF6
— TweetChelseaUK (@TweetChelseaUK) June 20, 2018
Romelu Lukaku: #9 | Forward
GOAL! Belgium 3-0 Panama
Romelu Lukaku grabs his second of the game! https://t.co/eaeHUTTQCu#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Os0F6S384W— Indy Football (@IndyFootball) June 18, 2018
#RomeluLukaku Helps #Belgium defeat #Panama in opening World Cup Group G match https://t.co/7MNZMrJIJPpic.twitter.com/e44IPHClNc
— Greg Afamah (@AfamahGreg) June 18, 2018
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Eden Hazard: #10 | Forward
Michy Batshuayi: #21 | Forward
England
Harry Kane: #9 | Forward
Well done to The England Team tonight and @SpursOfficial Harry Kane for scoring the 2 winning goals. Pop over to the @westgate_centre Facebook page for your chance to WIN an England shirt #WorldCup2018 pic.twitter.com/yImXmCMMaq
— Westgate Stevenage (@westgate_centre) June 18, 2018
John Stones: #16 | Defender
Jesse Lingard (right): #7 | Midfielder
Tunisia
Ferjani Sassi: #13 | Midfielder
ferjani sassi world cup goal celebration pic.twitter.com/Yta3E18caa
— Miraculaziness (@miraculaziness) June 20, 2018
Japan
Shinji Kagawa: #10 | Midfielder
Shinji Kagawa vs Colombia today:
1 goal
2 shots
2 chances created
4 ball recoveries
42 passes
88% pass accuracy
100% tackles won
100% dribbles completedExcellent performance. #COLJPN pic.twitter.com/edsPRPrADM
— 888sport (@888sport) June 19, 2018
Yuya Osako: #15 | Forward
Yuya Osako's was the first player not wearing Nike/Puma/adidas boots to score at the 2018 World Cup. He wears Asics DS Light X-Fly 3. pic.twitter.com/2ou79abeWt
— SC101 (@SoccerCleats101) June 20, 2018
That's what it means.
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) June 19, 2018
Keisuke Honda: #4 | Midfielder
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Takashi Inui: #14 | Midfielder
Senegal
Mane/Senegal's celebrationspic.twitter.com/LevvArzdtY
— LFC KNOWLEDGE (@LFCknowledge) June 19, 2018
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Moussa Wague: #22 | Defender
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Sadio Mane: #10 | Forward
Nigeria
Ahmed Musa: #7 | Forward
Panama
Felipe Baloy: #23 | Defender
Felipe Baloy will forever be a hero in Panama pic.twitter.com/z0gtTMoDAX
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 24, 2018
Colombia
Yerry Mina: #13 | Defender
What a ball by James! What a finish by Yerry Mina! What a celebration by the fans!
Colombia take the 1-0 lead! pic.twitter.com/9YBO8OEt7X— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 24, 2018
Radamel Falcao: #9 | Forward
Saudi Arabia
Salem Al Dawsari: #18 | Midfielder
Morocco
Youssef En-Nesyri: #19 | Forward
Peru
Andre Carrillo: #18 | Forward
Paolo Guerrero:
