{
  "id": 11849709,
  "title": "Shooting and scoring: Iconic World Cup memories explained by Getty photographers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/shooting-and-scoring-iconic-world-cup-memories-explained-by-getty",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:16:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/shooting-and-scoring-iconic-world-cup-memories-explained-by-getty-photographers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, Argentina triumphed over France, and Getty photographer Maja Hitij was fortunate enough to capture a poignant moment few others witnessed. As Messi received the Golden Ball award, he turned and caught the gaze of the photographers. This simple yet powerful image encapsulates the historical significance of the moment, with no words needed to convey the emotion. Hitij's quiet composition is a testament to the beauty and rawness of sports photography.",
  "summary": "Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, the photographers behind the lens share their thoughts about taking the best emotive images.",
  "key_points": [
    "Argentina defeated France in 2022 World Cup final",
    "Getty photographer Maja Hitij captured iconic moment",
    "Messi's gaze at photographers symbolizes historical significance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The photographer's capture of Messi's moment with the Golden Ball award showcases the emotional resonance and storytelling ability that makes sports photography a compelling and enduring art form.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "The eyes have it: Getty photographer Alex Pantling on capturing the world’s greatest footballers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/the-eyes-have-it-getty-photographer-alex-pantling-on-capturing-the",
        "published": "2026-10-04T05:14:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "The eyes have it: Getty photographer Alex Pantling on capturing the world’s greatest footballers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/the-eyes-have-it-getty-photographer-alex-pantling-on-capturing-the-11853155",
        "published": "2026-10-04T05:14:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}