DUKE'S BEAUTIFUL MOMENT WITH SON
Socceroos star Mitch Duke's touching moment with his son Jaxson captured hearts around the world.
Following Duke's stunning header, which helped Australia to their first World Cup victory since 2010, cameras captured Jaxson copying his dad's goal celebration.
"I told my son I would share this moment with him," Duke told reporters.
"That was a little 'J' for the first letter of his name. It's a moment I will hold very dear for the rest of my life."
It's fair to say the rest of the world will remember the beautiful moment, too.
SAUDI BEAT ARGENTINA
In one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in the teams' first match of the tournament.
The tone was set for one of the most momentous World Cups on record.
Saudi Arabia ended Argentina's remarkable 36-match winning streak, as the world watched on in shock and awe.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia declared a national holiday the next day to celebrate the occasion.
JAPANESE FANS CLEAN STADIUMS
In a display of grace and class, Japanese fans won over social media when a video of them cleaning litter left behind in the stadium went viral.
Fans left the stadium spotless after Japan's 2-1 win against Germany.
The Japanese fans were seen picking up flags left on the ground by other countries, placing them on stadium seats or taking them with them.
The outstanding show of hospitality reminded football fans around the globe of the beauty and unifying power of the game.
BOUFAL DANCES WITH MOTHER AFTER WIN
Morocco's Sofiane Boufal shared a spectacular moment with his mother after his team became the first Arab nation to reach the World Cup Semi-final.
Amidst the celebrations, Boufal pulled his mum onto the pitch where they shared an impromptu dance.
The sweet moment went viral, with fans around the world sharing in the duo's joy.
MESSI DANCES ON TABLE AFTER WORLD CUP VICTORY
After winning arguably the most sensational match in the tournament's history and claiming his first World Cup victory, Lionel Messi had everything to celebrate.
A joy-filled Messi was captured dancing on a table in the locker room with his teammates after the match, with the FIFA trophy in hand.
"I dreamt about it so many times, I wanted it so much that I still can't believe it," Messi shared via .
"Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together, and united we are able to achieve what we aim."
MESSI INSTAGRAM POST MOST LIKED EVER
Messi has given new meaning to the word 'viral.'
With more than 65 million likes (and counting), Messi's victory post on Instagram is now the most liked social media post ever.
