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  "id": 11872156,
  "title": "The eyes have it: Iconic World Cup pictures explored by Getty photographers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/the-eyes-have-it-iconic-world-cup-pictures-explored-by-getty",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:09:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shooting-scoring-iconic-world-cup-051617488.html"
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  "account": "Getty photographers have chosen their favorite World Cup images from the last five tournaments, highlighting moments of beauty, emotion, and the spirit of the game.\n\nIn the 2022 final between Argentina and France, Shaun Botterill captured Lionel Messi triumphantly lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy after Argentina's victory. The photo, taken moments after the main trophy presentation, showcases Messi's joyous reaction to the Champions Trophy.\n\nDavid Ramos' image of Paul Pogba celebrating with the World Cup Trophy after France's 2018 win over Croatia stands out due to the unique atmosphere created by the smoke, rain, and light. The photographer was granted exclusive access to the pitch, providing a rare perspective on the aftermath of the game.\n\nMichael Steele's shot of the Italy players holding the World Cup trophy in 2006 after their victory over France is a testament to the natural, impulsive moments that can occur during trophy presentations. The photograph, taken with a 400mm lens, captures the team's unity and jubilation.\n\nLaurence Griffiths' iconic image from the 2010 World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain depicts Nigel de Jong's controversial challenge on Xabi Alonso. The photograph, taken from a high vantage point at Johannesburg's Soccer City Stadium, freezes the exact moment of the altercation, sparking debates about the incident and becoming a symbol of the match.\n\nFinally, Matthias Hangst's aerial shot of an England vs Belgium match during the 2018 World Cup highlights the beauty and drama of the game from a unique perspective. Standing above the players, Hangst captured a header involving six players, showcasing the intensity and physicality of the sport.",
  "summary": "Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, some of the photographers behind those lenses share their thoughts about taking the best emotive images.View on euronews",
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      {
        "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"
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  "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."
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