The expanded football tournament featuring more teams and matches has triggered a wave of viral moments across global social media platforms.
Japanese supporters became early favorites for viral fame after bringing immense joy and creative costumes to the host cities.
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One passionate Japanese fan in Texas captured public attention by declaring to television cameras that "Texas is good, everything is big" during the opening matches.
Commentator Alexi Lalas caused a stir during a Fox Sports broadcast when he vividly described his reaction to the opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
"I thought that was awesome.
My nether regions are still vibrating from the bass," Lalas said, prompting an unforgettable reaction from co-host Thierry Henry.
Another viral sensation featured a confused dog wearing a Brazilian supporter shirt that appeared to react to a referee showing a grey card.
In Mexico, a duck named Merlín wearing a tiny national team jersey became a national folk hero, even securing a meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum.
The tournament also featured supernatural elements when Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam claimed to have placed a non-violent curse on England captain Harry Kane.
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England also faced on-air humor from American commentator John Strong, who noted during a broadcast that the team "historically struggled" while playing in Foxborough.
On the pitch, South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane earned a red card and a subsequent three-match ban, but his dramatic reaction of profound shock became an instant meme.
