"Il Divin Codino" 🇮🇹⚽

Step into the brand-new chapter of our digital exhibition, The Magic 10, dedicated to Roberto Baggio 🆕

Known as “The Divine Ponytail,” Roberto Baggio was the ultimate Italian fantasista - a creative playmaker who combined the vision of a midfielder with of a striker.

His quick changes of direction and effortless agility made him a constant threat to defenders ⚡

Though many remember him for a single heartbreaking penalty, Baggio remains one of football’s most celebrated set-piece specialists and penalty takers 🎯

🔗 The latest chapter of our digital exhibition, The Magic 10, is now live. Discover the story of Roberto Baggio and relive the magic of one of football’s most iconic No. 10s 👉 digital.fifamuseum.com/baggio

Rising Stars ✨

The FIFA Museum is present at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 with a pop-up exhibition inside the Fan Zone in Rabat 🇲🇦

Alexia Putellas (ESP), Alexandra Popp (GER), Mana Iwabuchi (JPN), and Linda Caicedo (COL) are just a few of the players featured ng examples of young dreamers who started their international journeys at this tournament and became iconic players ⚽️

Visit the FIFA Museum website for more details about this exhibition 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/explore/fif… 🔗

Luggage lost, history made! 🪡🧵
 
When Denmark’s club Boldklubben Femina arrived in Italy for the 1970 "Coppa del Mondo"—the first-ever international women’s world championship—their kit was nowhere to be found.
 
Undeterred, Anna Schøning and her teammates hand-sewed their C Milan jerseys... and went on to win the entire tournament! 🏆🇩🇰
 
Anna recently visited the FIFA Museum with her family to see the historic items they donated from that unforgettable tournament.
 
🔗 Read the full story here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/explore/fif…

Hola, España! 👏🇪🇸

The @FIFAWorldCup Original Trophy is back on display in Zurich with a new base plate featuring the winner's of the FIFA World Cup 2026: ESPAÑA! 🏆

Spain's name now stands alongside every world champion since 1974, when this iconic trophy was first introduced.
in Zurich to see football's biggest prize up close. What are you waiting for?

Guess who’s back 👀

The FIFA World Cup Original Trophy is back on display at the FIFA Museum in Zurich 🏆✨

Visit the FIFA Museum to get a close-up look at football’s most iconic trophy. Get your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/tickets 🎟️

Over in a New York Minute...

We've loved every second of our adventures in the concrete jungle, sharing the story of the @FIFAWorldCup with so many football fans from all over the world, and welcoming legends of the game at our "Legacies of Champions" exhibition ⚽️🏆

Thank you you @rockcenternyc and thank you New York City, for the memories made and for making the FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai such a success 🤩

Hyundai brand ambassador @MarioGoetze stopped by "The Legacies of Champions" exhibition in New York City this week 🤩

The 2014 world champion made a stop at the FIFA Museum Presented by @Hyundai_Global to take in FIFA World Cup history—including the boots he wore in the 2014 quad of Germany fans took the tour through the tournament’s greatest legends and stories, taking extra delight in reliving a certain final-winning goal in Brazil.

What an experience ⚽️🚗✨

What a day in Miami! 🏆  
 
Thousands of fans joined us today to see the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy at the iconic Freedom Tower and explore the FIFA Museum exhibition Unidad – The World's Game 🌍📸✨
 
A special highlight was welcoming @FIFAWorldCup winner Marco Materazzi, he Trophy he lifted with Italy in 2006 and shared some unforgettable memories with fans 🇮🇹
 
A huge thank you to everyone who came by and made today's Open Day so special. We loved sharing this unique experience with you! ❤️⚽

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and "The Legacies of Champions" has officially kicked off in New York 🤩⚽️

22 tournaments. 96 years of history. Countless unforgettable moments. All explored in one very special exhibition at the FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai 🏆

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Right place. Right moment. Your most iconic experience 🏆

The FIFA World Cup Original Trophy will be on display at the FIFA Museum presented by @Hyundai_Global at @rockcenternyc in New York starting next Tuesday at 3 PM.

Make sure you don’t miss it. 👀

Find out more 👇
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The FIFA World Cup Original Trophy is coming to Miami 🏆🤩

📅 Monday, 15 June 2026
📍 FIFA Museum exhibition “Unidad – The World’s Game” at the Freedom Tower
🚶 Within walking distance of the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Bayfront Park
🎟️ Admission is free

Don’t miss this unique e most coveted prize in world football up close 👀

All details here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/miami/unida…

The ribbons are cut, the trophy unveiled, and the scene is set for "Legacies of Champions" 🤩🏆

We had a wonderful event to celebrate the opening of the FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai in New York, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Executive Vice President & Global Chief Marki Sungwon Jee, FIFA Museum Managing Director Marco Fazzone and FIFA World Cup legends such as Roberto Baggio, Christian Vieri, Youri Djorkaeff, and Marco Materazzi, as well as 1995 FIFA World player of the Year George Weah 🤩🎀✂️

Open to the public from 11 June, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the FIFA World Cup, while living in the moment of its latest chapter ⚽️

Find out more here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/new-york/le…

The ribbon has officially been cut, and the FIFA Museum Hong Kong is now open to the public 🤩

The inauguration featured the very special guest Marco Materazzi, who lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2006 with Italy, and was on hand to participate in a lively Q&A to celebrate the laun🏆

Explore the global heritage of football in Hong Kong 👇

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Nearly 100 years of FIFA World Cup history are coming to the heart of New York City 🤩

Step into “Legacies of Champions,” a special exhibition at the FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai in Rockefeller Center.

Explore the legends and relive the memories, with free access for all FIFA World Cup 2026 🙌

Find out more 👇

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Diego Maradona - one of the greatest ever to grace the game 🤩🇦🇷⚽️

Discover the player and person behind the legend, with stories, objects and mesmerising footage - all contained in the new chapter of our The Magic 10 series ✨🔟👇

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Celebrating 10 years of the FIFA Museum in style! 🎉

A packed Open Day in Zurich last week, as part of our year-long anniversary celebrations, brought fans up close with former and current internationals Christian Vieri and Nadine Riesen ⚽📸

The day also marked the launch of ion, “World Cup Fever: Skills Zone”, an interactive experience where visitors can test their skills across seven stations ⚽🏆

Here’s to a decade of sharing the magic of football – and to many more moments like this ✨

Find out more about World Cup Fever here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/zurich/plan…

World Cup Fever has officially hit Zurich ⚽🔥

Today’s opening of “World Cup Fever: Skills Zone” kicks off a new programme that combines a special exhibition with shared match experiences, creating a space where visitors can engage with football in different ways.

Step into your skills to the test in seven interactive stations, centred on the core skills of the game.

🎟️ Find out more and get your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/zurich/plan…

World Cup Fever is coming to the FIFA Museum in Zurich 🏆🔥

Opening on 20 May 2026, our new special exhibition “World Cup Fever: Skills Zone” offers an interactive experience centred on core skills of the game. Step in and test your abilities at seven exciting stations.

To we are offering free entry on opening day and a special event with former Italy international Christian Vieri and Swiss national team player Nadine Riesen. Don't miss it ✨

Check out all the details here 👇

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The FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai Motor Company is coming to the big apple 🍎🤩

The immersive special exhibition “Legacies of Champions” at Rockefeller Center in New York City invites football fans, families and children from around the world to explore the history and l football throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026. See you there!

📍 Rockefeller Center (50 Rockefeller Plaza), New York City
📅 June 11 – July 19, 2026
🎟️ Free admission

ℹ️ Find out more here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/new-york/le…

Visit the FIFA Museum in Zurich for free and meet legends Christian Vieri and Nadine Riesen 🎉

To celebrate our 10-year anniversary and the opening of our new special exhibition "World Cup Fever: Skills Zone", all football fans are invited to an open day on 20 May 2026 ⭐

Dive take on interactive challenges, and meet two legends of the game 👀

Check out all the details here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/zurich/plan…

To celebrate ten years of the FIFA Museum, we are taking a closer look at some of the other most important 10s in football history 🔟👀

Starting today, we will be sharing chapters in a special “Magic 10" digital exhibition, giving our online visitors a chance to explore the me of the greatest players ever to don the number 10 jersey 🤩

We are kicking off with none other than O Rei himself, the inimitable Edson Arantes do Nascimento - otherwise known as Pelé ⚽️🇧🇷

Discover the moments that defined the legend, the stories behind one of Brazil's most celebrated players, and some treasured objects from our collection 👇

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You know his work, but do you know his name?

Silvio Gazzaniga created one of the most desired prize in sports: the FIFA World Cup Trophy. 🏆

Visit our website to learn more about the man behind the trophy 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/explore/fif…

“Soccer & Technology From The FIFA Museum” is coming to Vancouver 🤩🇨🇦

The exhibition will be launching at @scienceworldca on 15 May 2026, offering visitors a chance to explore the technology and science behind the beautiful game⚽️👀

⚽️ Find out more about the exhibition 👇

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This year, the FIFA Museum turns 10 years old.

Since opening its doors to the public for the very first time on 28 February 2016 in Zurich, the FIFA Museum has welcomed more than 2 million visitors in exhibitions worldwide and on all continents. We took the FIFA Museum to Doha, Paris, Moscow, Asunción, Madrid, Rabat and New York, immersing ourselves in the truly global culture of football.

In celebration of the last decade, and in anticipation of all that's to come, we have a whole year of initiatives, digital storytelling and educational activities planned.

Watch history unfold from the eyes of the FIFA Museum, as we look back on our growth through the world of football heritage, and look forward to an even brighter future.

Thank you to all for joining us on this incredible journey so far. We look forward to welcoming you to our various exhibitions during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Welcome to Miami ⚽️🌴

Experience football history in the 305 at our permanent exhibition "Unidad - The World's Game" in the Freedom Tower 🤩

Check our website for all the details, we can't wait to see you all there 👇
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This International Women’s Day, dive into the inspiring journey of women’s football! ⚽✨

Join our special guided tour and discover the milestones, pioneers and stories that helped shape the beautiful game.

📅 8 March 2026
📍 FIFA Museum Zurich
🎟 Free with museum ticket
🇬🇧 ls and registration 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/exhibitions…

Who wore it better? 🤔

There was no such thing as a team uniform back in 1934. As seen in the top photo, the Spanish squad inspected the pitch in their own personal attire ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Italy in Florence.

Nearly a century later, in the orocco vs Spain Round of 16 clash at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the style has become a little bit more casual. Clearly indicated by the missing necktie 👔

🎟️ Visit the FIFA Museum to explore more stories from football history. Buy your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

From goals scored, to ball reception percentages and even the digits on jerseys - it's all a numbers game for Brazil, and an impressive one at that 📈👀

'Innovation in Action', takes a deep dive into some of the stars of Seleção, and how they have contributed to the progress of n some of the exhibition's greatest figures over on our blog 👇

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When Scotland lit up the world stage in style! 🏴💫

In 1978 Archie Gemmill scored one of the most iconic goals the FIFA World Cup has ever seen, dribbling past three Dutch players before expertly chipping the ball over goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed 🤯⚽️

A 3-1 scoreline would have spot in the knockout rounds, and Scotland began to hope. However, three minutes later their dreams were dashed by a second Netherlands goal 💔

While the dream was never realised, the glory of that moment will always live on for the Tartan Army 🫶

Discover the games that defined nations, here at the FIFA Museum 👇

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All eyes on her 🖼️

Megan Rapinoe was the undisputed star of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019. Not only did she win the World Cup, but she also claimed both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot that year. It’s no wonder photographers couldn’t take their lenses off her.

🎟️ the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Visit the FIFA Museum. Get your tickets here: fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-… 🔗

Heads up FIFA Museum fans - The FIFA World Cup Winner's trophy will be absent from our exhibition as of tomorrow, 24 February 🏆

Don't worry though, the glittering prize will be safely back in its showcase by Thursday and, in the meantime, there's plenty of other football explore ⚽️🤩

Get you ticket here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Legendary goalscorer and the ultimate Mexican icon 🇲🇽

Famous for his gravity‑defying acrobatics, Hugo Sánchez captivated fans with his trademark backflips and spectacular scissor‑kick celebrations, an athletic flair inspired by his early training in gymnastics 🤸‍♂️✨

His ary as his finishing; "Hugol" represented El Tri across three different decades, competing in Argentina 1978, Mexico 1986, and USA 1994 🔥⚽

🎟️ Relive the history. Visit the FIFA Museum to discover the stories behind the legends 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Baggio❌ vs ✅Taffarel

Brehme✅ vs ❌Goycochea

Gyan ❌ vs ✅Muslera

Legendary Penalty Duels 🧤⚽️

FIFA World Cup Edition

Zidane✅ vs ❌ Buffon

🚨Important announcement ⬇️

The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy will be temporarily unavailable at the FIFA Museum in Zurich from 22 to 27 February 2026.

During this time, however, visitors will have the rare opportunity to see the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ Winner's Trophy. ize that will be presented to next year’s champions as a permanent symbol of their triumph 🏆

The FIFA Museum remains full of iconic highlights, including the FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy, which was recently added to our permanent exhibition.

🎟️ Plan your visit on our website and secure your tickets here: 🔗 tickets.fifamuseum.com

How is goal-line technology calibrated? ⚽️🥅

Visit our special exhibition "Innovation in Action: Football Technologies on and off the Pitch." at the FIFA Museum in Zurich to find out.

🎟️ Buy your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

When football becomes fashion 👟⚽

The 2018–2019 Nigeria home jersey, worn at the FIFA World Cup 2018, quickly became a global style phenomenon, with over three million pre-orders even before its release. 🇳🇬🔥

Its bold, vibrant design transcended the pitch and turned into a irts sold out instantly, and some even got a second life as upcycled bucket hats, adding an extra layer of flair to an already unforgettable look 😍🧢

This particular bucket hat was featured in our "Designing the Beautiful Game" special exhibition in Zurich, on display from October 2023 to April 2024.

✨ Visit the FIFA Museum to explore the creativity shaping the beautiful game.
🎟️ Grab your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Garrincha, the “Angel with Bent Legs” 🕊️🇧🇷

One of the greatest dribblers ever to grace the beautiful game. His mesmerizing skill and infectious joy on the wing made him the soul of Brazilian football, stepping up when it mattered most to guide the Seleção to FIFA World Cup glory 2, with Pelé sidelined by injury, Garrincha delivered one of the most extraordinary individual tournaments in football history, leading Brazil to back‑to‑back titles and claiming both the award for top scorer and best player in the same edition 🏆👟⚽

To this day, he remains the only player ever to win the World Cup, Golden Boot, and Golden Ball in a single tournament 😲👏

🎟️ Buy your tickets and visit the FIFA Museum to discover more legends of the game 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Iconic penalties, unforgettable moments ⚽️🔥

From Brandi Chastain’s historic strike in 1999 to Saki Kumagai’s clinical finish in 2011. From Cortnee Vine’s heroics in the longest shootout in history to Lina Hurtig’s millimetre-perfect winner 🥅⚽️

Who else belongs on the list of in FIFA Women's World Cup history? Tell us in the comments! 👇

🎟️ Discover the legends who wrote their own chapters in football history at the FIFA Museum. Get your tickets here: 🔗 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Maradona vs Belgium 🇦🇷🇧🇪

This iconic shot is thought to show Maradona preparing to take on six opponents in Argentina's 1982 FIFA World Cup match against Belgium 😮

The reality is that he had just received the ball from a short corner and was facing the Belgian wall protecting was the magic of Maradona at the time - that the world never doubted what he might be capable of 🤩

🎟️ Discover the greatest moments in FIFA World Cup history 👇

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It was a great pleasure to welcome a delegation from the Mongolian Football Federation, led by MFF President Mr. Anandbazar Tsogt-Ochir and MFF Executive Committee Member / AFC Vice President Mr. Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar, to the FIFA Museum this week 🇲🇳

Before enjoying a tour of legation presented the museum with two national team shirts and a Morin Khuur (Horse-Headed Fiddle), a national symbol of Mongolia that represents harmony, heritage, and the deep bond between people, culture, and the spirit of the horse.

Thank you very much for your visit and for the generous donation to the FIFA Museum collection 🙏

Can you guess the national team that wore this signed shirt? 👀

Drop your guess below 👇

The intricate patterns offer a strong hint about the era of this jersey. Bonus points if you can guess the exact year 👏

This shirt was displayed at the FIFA Museum in Zurich as part of “211 Cultures. One Game” from November 2022 to August 2023.

Visit the FIFA Museum and take a closer look at football’s greatest moments.
🎟️ Grab your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

A historic goal for Canada! 🇨🇦

Thirty‑six years after making their FIFA World Cup debut, Alphonso Davies scored the first‑ever World Cup goal in Canadian Men’s National Team history.

Just 67 seconds into Canada’s second match of Qatar 2022 against Croatia, Davies rose to meet a d headed Canada into a 1–0 lead. It was a powerful moment of redemption after he missed a penalty in the opening match against Belgium.

Despite the dream start, Canada ultimately fell 4–1 and was eliminated from the tournament.

Visit the FIFA Museum to discover more historic FIFA World Cup moments. 🎟️ Buy tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

The biggest stars, on the greatest stage 🤩

Mbappé and Messi had met once before at the FIFA World Cup, with France on the winning side of a 4-3 Round of 16 match in 2018 🇫🇷🇦🇷

However, the stakes had never been higher than at the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final. Both players excelled essi scoring twice and Mbappé netting a hat-trick - resulting in an exciting 3-3 scoreline after extra-time ⚽️

However, it was Messi's turn to outshine his then-PSG team mate, with Argentina winning on penalties and lifting the trophy in Qatar 🌟🏆

🎟️ Discover the Greatest of All Time, here at the FIFA Museum 🐐

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Winning the Super Bowl and scoring a brace at Wembley with your national team? ✅

Toni Fritsch - captain and kicker in these pictures - was truly one of a kind 🇦🇹

He started his career as a professional footballer ⚽️ with Rapid Vienna, winning the Austrian championship in 1964, goals in Austria’s famous 3–2 win over England at Wembley earned him the nickname “Wembley‑Toni”.

Years later, he switched sports and became a successful American football player 🏈. In 1972, he won the Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys, adding a Super Bowl ring to his already impressive trophy cabinet 💍

Know any other athletes who built professional careers in two different sports? Share them with us in the comments 👇

Want to dive deeper into incredible stories like this? Visit the FIFA Museum and explore more unforgettable moments from football history! Buy tickets here 🎟️ fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Ready for epic moments! ✅

At the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011, Hannah Wilkinson scored a clinical 94th‑minute equaliser against Mexico, earning the Football Ferns their first‑ever World Cup point.

⏩ Fast forward to 2023, she wrote another brilliant chapter in New y: delivering the goal that secured her country’s first‑ever Women’s World Cup victory.

Some players follow the script; others write it themselves. 🇳🇿⚽️

🎟️ Visit the FIFA Museum to learn more about the legends that wrote their own chapters in football history 🔗 Tickets available here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Attention football fans! 🏆

Please be advised that the FIFA World Cup 2026 Winners' Trophy will temporarily not be on display at the FIFA Museum in Zurich from 9 to 13 February 2026.

The trophy will return on Saturday, 14 February.

In the meantime, there is still plenty to and take a selfie with the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy or the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy, the newest addition to our permanent exhibition.

🎟️ Book your tickets now 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

A hero's return 🤩

The Netherland's might have lost the 1974 FIFA World Cup final 2-1 to West Germany, but they won the hearts of fans all over the world with their fluidly attacking Total Football ⚽️

With talismanic Johan Cruyff as their heartbeat, the team were a joy to watch nt, with tactics that would go on to revolutionise the game 👏

So while Oranje came home without the trophy, the crowds turned out in their thousands in Amsterdam to celebrate the start of a Dutch football legacy 👏

Celebrate the game in all of its glory at the FIFA Museum 👇

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A historic first for Africa! 🎉

Tunisia’s 3–1 victory over Mexico at the FIFA World Cup Argentina 1978 marked a monumental milestone: the first-ever win by an African nation at the tournament.

Things initially looked bleak for the Eagles of Carthage in Rosario, as they fell penalty converted by the Mexican captain. But the second half told a different story.

Goals from Ali Kaabi, Néjib Ghommidh, and Mokhtar Dhouib powered Tunisia to a comeback triumph that echoed across the entire African continent.

🎟️ Discover more legendary moments from World Cup history at the FIFA Museum. Buy your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Technology has impacted football at every level - right down to the grass itself 🌱⚽️

Visit the FIFA Museum's special exhibition, Innovation in Action: Football Technologies on and off the Pitch, and discover all the amazing innovations used to create the perfect pitch!

🎟️ Buy 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

The ultimate super sub 🤩

Coming on in the last couple of minutes of regular time, Mario Götze swung the FIFA World Cup 2014 Final in the favour of the Germans 🇩🇪🇦🇷

In the 113th minute he chested Schürrle's cross onto his left foot, and volleyed the ball past Argentina's Romero lock and effectively winning Germany's fourth title ⚽️🏆

Discover the moments that changed football history, here at the FIFA Museum 👇

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Congratulations, Arsenal! 👑

The Gunners have reached the pinnacle of the sport, claiming the maiden FIFA Women’s Champions Cup title!

By defeating the Brazilian giants, Corinthians, Arsenal has officially cemented its status as a global powerhouse. 🎉

A historic victory ondon! 🏆

🎟️ Discover more legendary moments of women’s football history at the FIFA Museum. Grab your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

HUH 👏⛈️

They may only be a nation of 400,000 people, but Iceland made it feel like every single one of them was present at the FIFA World Cup 2018 🇮🇸🤩

Fans cheered on their team with the intimidating Viking thunderclap, which shuddered through the stadiums as Strákarnir okkar but 🏟️

See how fans played their part across football history, here at the FIFA Museum 👇

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The prize that can only be seen in one place in the world... 🤩 except this time its made of LEGO 🧱😯

The life-size FIFA World Cup Trophy model consists of 2,842 pieces and will be available to the public in March 2026 🔜

Pre-order your very own Lego FIFA World Cup Trophy from ile you're waiting, why not stop by our lobby for a preview - no ticket necessary 👏

Sir Bobby Charlton 🦁

His grace on the pitch and his thunderous long-range strikes made him a global icon and one of the most respected figures the game has ever known ✨

A survivor of the Munich Air Disaster, Charlton rose to become the driving force behind England’s historic at home in 1966.

At the club level, he formed one-third of the legendary "United Trinity," (alongside George Best and Denis Law) leading the Red Devils to three league titles and a European Cup victory in 1968. With 249 goals for Manchester United, his legacy as a true gentleman of the sport remains etched in the history of Old Trafford and beyond.

🎟️ Discover more details on the legends of the game at the FIFA Museum. Buy your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

Happy Birthday Aya Miyama 🎂

We were thrilled to welcome the Japanese football legend to the FIFA Museum twice last year, and reunite her with the trophy she won with Nadeshiko in 2011 🏆🇯🇵

At the final she is remembered not only for scoring her team's first penalty in the or hugging the USA players on the pitch before celebrating the victory with her teammates 🫶

You never know who you might bump into at the FIFA Museum, grab your tickets now 👇

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Having already made their mark on the international stage with their national teams, the time has finally arrived for them to replicate that success at the club level.

Who's our pick to claim the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup?

🎟️ Visit the FIFA Museum and learn more and FIFA's tournaments. Buy your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

An unplanned mascot 🐶

A dog bounded on to the pitch during the FIFA World Cup 1962 quarter-final between Brazil and England, evading capture from players from both sides 🇧🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Eventually Jimmy Greaves got down on all fours and coaxed the dog into his arms, before carrying him h point the dog promptly relieved himself on his shirt 😬

Brace-scorer Garrincha found the affair so hilarious that he decided to keep the dog, eventually going home with both the trophy and a new pet 🏆🐕

Find out the tales behind the trophies here at the FIFA Museum 👇

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One of the most iconic celebrations in FIFA World Cup history 👶⚽

Two days before the USA 1994 quarter-final against the Netherlands, Brazilian striker Bebeto received news from Rio that his son Mattheus had been born, as he was away competing at the tournament in the United h, Bebeto found the net, but the real magic happened right after the ball crossed the line.

“It was totally spontaneous,” insisted Bebeto later. “I began doing the baby-cradle gesture. I looked right and Mazinho was doing it. I looked left and Romario was doing it. It was so beautiful. It was a simple gesture, but with all my love and affection.

🎟️ Visit the FIFA Museum and discover more hidden stories of the FIFA World Cup. Buy your tickets here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/visit/plan-…

A groundbreaking moment in football history 🎧

Referee Yoshimi Yamashita’s headset, featured in our special exhibition “Innovation in Action,” marks a historic milestone.

During the opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 between New Zealand and Norway, Yamashita used the first-ever in‑stadium VAR announcement in women’s international football — a major step forward powered by modern technology made in Japan ⚡️🇯🇵

Read the full story of Japan’s transformative role in football’s technological evolution here 👉 fifamuseum.com/en/explore/fif…

They captured their nation's heart, the camera captured theirs 💛📸

Reaching the 2023 FIFA Women's Cup semi-final was the furthest that any Australian team had ever progressed at a World Cup tournament, and the Matilda's did it with unbridled passion and pride on their home turf l huddle shape came after an agonising loss to England, it fittingly symbolised how this group of people inspired their country to fall in love with the game all over again ⚽️

Discover the stories behind the games, here at the FIFA Museum 👇

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The first time is always special 🏆

South Africa 2010 saw a hard fought final, with both the Netherlands and Spain unable to find the back of the net and, by extra-time, the frustrated exhaustion was starting to show 😫

Until the 116th minute 👀

Andrés Iniesta came through volley to score the only goal of the game, making Spain FIFA World Cup champions for the very first time 🇪🇸

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A record for eternity? ⚽👑

Christine Sinclair stands alone at the summit of international football. With an astonishing 190 goals, she remains the all-time leading scorer in women’s football, a record that may stand for generations 🇨🇦✨

Across a legendary career, Sinclair up tournaments, becoming one of only three players in history to score in five different editions, sharing this rare feat with Marta and Cristiano Ronaldo 🌍🔥

An Olympic gold and two-time bronze medallist, she also helped Canada reach its best-ever World Cup finish: the semifinals in 2023 🙌

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Happy Birthday, Ann Kristin Aarønes 🎂

The forward played a huge role in helping Norway winning the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup by becoming the tournaments top goal scorer ⚽️🇳🇴

Norway’s historic victory marked the final time this version of the FIFA Women‘s World Cup trophy g replaced by the current trophy 🏆

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Congratulations, Senegal! 🇸🇳🏆

The Lions of Teranga are the Kings of Africa once again! Senegal have been crowned AFCON champions after a thrilling victory over Morocco in Rabat, securing their second continental trophy to add to their 2021 triumph.

What a promising start to a prepare for their third successive FIFA World Cup appearance.

The big question remains: can this squad emulate the legendary 2002 generation that reached the quarterfinals on their nation’s debut? 🦁🔥

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✨Take a closer look at three of the things that make the FIFA Club World Cup trophy so exceptional✨

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For a short period between 20 and 22 January 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Winner's trophy will be absent from the FIFA Museum 🏆

However, it will promptly be returned for all to admire by 23 January 🤩

In the meantime, there's lots of other football history to be discovered, ew FIFA Club World Cup Trophy that was just installed this week ✨👀

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Miroslav Klose is not only Germany's most proficient goal scorer, but also the FIFA World Cup's 🤩

At his first edition in 2002 he scored five headers, netted another five on home ground in 2006 (earning him the Golden Boot) and a further four in 2010 ⚽️🤯

His crowning e in 2014, as he helped Germany lift the FIFA World Cup trophy for a fourth time 🇩🇪🏆

Klose scored just two goals in his last tournament, one against Ghana to equal Ronaldo's record 15 World Cup goals, and one against hosts Brazil to set the current men's record of 16 👏

It was the last goal he ever scored for Germany, in a career which never his saw his country lose a match in which he had scored 😯

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A unique celebration from the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup Champions 🚂🇳🇴

Norway had just defeated Germany in the final, with a goal apiece for Hege Riise and Marianne Pettersen 🤩🏆

The team revelled in their victory with their infamous "train" celebration, a quirk that was am so much in the semi-finals that it helped spur them on to winning ways at the next tournament in 1999 👀

What World Cup celebration has stuck with you the most? 🎉

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The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy has come to the FIFA Museum, bringing with it all of the history written at the inaugural tournament last summer 🤩🏆

The dazzling FIFA Club World Cup Trophy has officially arrived at the FIFA Museum 🏆🤩

The trophy was presented to Chelsea FC in the USA last summer, after they defeated Paris Saint-Germain FC in the inaugural 2025 final ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇫🇷

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At the FIFA World Cup 2026 England and Panama will meet for just the second time in history 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇦

The only other match occurred at the 2018 tournament, with England scoring a resounding 6 goals - including a hat-trick for Golden Boot winner Harry Kane 🤯

However, there was a ebutants, with Felipe Baloy netting their first (and so far only) World Cup goal in the 78th minute ⚽️

Will a bit more experience behind Los Canaleros bring the sides closer in 2026? 🤔

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No matter how many times you win, losing still hurts 💔

2023 marked the first time in history that the USA exited the FIFA Women's World Cup without a medal, as they fell to Sweden on penalties in the round of 16 ⚽️

The pain of the then two-times defending champions was red together on the pitch to commiserate their loss 🇺🇸

The tears of Alex Morgan, one of the game's most celebrated players, showed the world that no amount of trophies will quell a true champions desire to win 🏆

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Netherlands and Japan come head-to-head at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in a rematch of their meeting at the 2010 tournament 🇳🇱🇯🇵

On that occasion Ons Oranje overcame Blue Samurai with a single goal from Wesley Sneijder, his first of five at the tournament - a tally that would earn Having beaten Cameroon and Denmark, both teams progressed to the round of 16 in South Africa. Will they claim the top spots of Group F in 2026? 👀

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Australia and France made history in 2023, with the longest penalty shootout in World Cup history 🇦🇺🇫🇷🤯

FIFA Women's World Cup hosts, the Matildas and Les Bleues were drawing 6-6 when Cortnee Vine stepped to take the 20th kick from the spot ⚽️

Her goal sealed Australia's first s, brought the record penalties streak to an end, and saved what was left of the nails being bitten by fans all over the world 😬

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Spain and Saudi Arabia will face each other in 2026 in what will be the second FIFA World Cup meeting between the two sides 🇪🇸🇸🇦

Back in 2006, Spain was dominating group H, beating Ukraine and Tunisia 4-0 and 3-1 respectively 😮

However, it was just a single goal from Juanito e in their last match of the group, beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 to finish top of the group ⚽️

The Arabian Falcons haven't made it out of their group since their debut in 1994 in the USA. Will American soil prove fruitful again for them in 2026? 🇺🇸

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Ferenc Puskás - the inspirational leader of one of football’s most dominant national teams 🇭🇺🔥

With the legendary “Magical Magyars,” he scored an incredible 84 goals in 85 games and established himself as one of the greatest players of all time ✨

At club level, his o Di Stéfano powered Real Madrid through one of the most successful eras in football history, including five La Liga titles and three European Cups 🏆⚪

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Algeria and Austria have been drawn against each other in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the two sides have already met once before on the FIFA World Cup stage - in 1982 🇩🇿🇦🇹

Debutants Algeria fell to the more experienced Austria, with goals from Walter Schachner and er, in 2026 it will be Algeria with the more recent tournament experience, having participated in 2010 and 2014, while the European side will be returning to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year-hiatus 👀

Who will emerge victorious on 27 June? 🤔

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What's your favourite exhibit? 🤔

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Last year, we had the pleasure of welcoming Blaise Matuidi to the FIFA Museum 🇫🇷✨

The French star got to hold the FIFA World Cup Trophy once again, the same one he lifted in 2018 as a key member of Didier Deschamps’ winning team🏆

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Tunisia vs Japan in 2026 will mark the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history 1⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣🎉

The teams have met a total of six times before, with just one World Cup head-to-head in 2002 🇹🇳🇯🇵

Tunisia went 2-0 down in Osaka, with goals from Morishima and Nakata shooting the the group ⚽️⚽️

Which side will win the FIFA World Cup 1000th game? 👀

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The FIFA World Cup Trophy is embarking on its world tour with Coca-Cola, which means a very special guest will be taking its place in the showcase 👀🤩

As of today, and for the majority of the next six month months, visitors to the FIFA Museum can feast their eyes on the FIFA Trophy - the prize that will be taken home by next summer's champions🏆

Of course, once the confetti has settled at the tournament end, the original trophy will return to its permanent home at the FIFA Museum ⚽️

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2026 is finally here!

A year, that will be all about this beauty! 😍 🏆

Who do you think will claim it in the summer? Share your prediction in the comments 👇

From Zurich to Asunción, New York, and Rabat... ✈️

2025 has been a very intense year for the FIFA Museum with special exhibitions hosted across four continents! 🌎🌍🌏🌎

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Jürgen Klinsmann, Carli Lloyd, Marcelo Balboa, Briana Scurry ⚽️

These are just some of the guests who took part in “THE AWAY GAME,” the latest digital show from the FIFA Museum, and analyzed the impact and legacy of the beautiful game on society.

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The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Women's Euro right here in Switzerland - 2025 was a Football Summer to remember ⚽️☀️

We're taking some time to reminisce about how we celebrated here at the FIFA Museum, and to look ahead to another football filled summer in 2026 e on what's coming up over on our website 👇

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The FIFA Museum was a hot spot for World Cup champions, prominent players and famous fans in 2025 🏆🤩

What faces do you recognise from our round-up? 👀

Stay tuned to see who we welcome to the home of football in 2026.

Katie McCabe made history for the Republic of Ireland in 2023, scoring her country's first ever FIFA Women's World Cup goal in a group stage match against Canada 🇮🇪

Not only that, but the Dubliner scored directly from a corner, netting the first Olimpico in the tournament's as later awarded the 2023 Ireland international goal of the year 👏

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The excitement of Group E will culminate with Ecuador taking on Germany 🤩🇪🇨🇩🇪

This fixture has occurred once before at the FIFA World Cup - precisely 20 years ago at the 2006 tournament 👀

On that occasion Germany cemented their place at the top of the group, with a brace from nner Miroslav Klose and final goal from breakout star Lukas Podolski who went on to win young player of the tournament ⚽️👏

Will Germany's star power overcome Ecuador again, or is it the South Americans' turn to shine? 🌟

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