The 2022 World Cup has come and gone, but the memes it spawned will live on forever. From hilarious player reactions to controversial moments on the field, the internet was quick to turn them into viral memes. Here are some of the best memes from the 2022 World Cup.
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The “Ronaldo-Coke” Meme
One of the most controversial moments of the tournament came during a press conference when Cristiano Ronaldo removed two Coke bottles from the table and recommended drinking water instead. This moment quickly became a meme, with people photoshopping different beverages onto the table, or making jokes about Ronaldo’s health-conscious lifestyle.
“I love that Ronaldo is out here promoting hydration and removing the Coca-Cola products that are linked to obesity and diabetes. We stan a health king,” said Twitter user @sarahcpr.
The “Mbappe-Backpack” Meme
During a match against Argentina, French player Kylian Mbappe was seen wearing a backpack while sitting on the bench. This seemingly innocuous moment turned into a meme when people started speculating about what could possibly be in his backpack.
“Mbappe’s backpack is definitely full of goals,” joked Twitter user @footballdaily.
The “VAR” Meme
The introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) has been controversial in soccer, and the 2022 World Cup was no exception. From questionable calls to long delays, VAR was the subject of many memes throughout the tournament.
“VAR is like your ex, it always comes back to ruin your day,” said Twitter user @soccersaturday.
The “Neymar-Roll” Meme
Brazilian player Neymar is known for his dramatic falls and rolling on the field, and the 2022 World Cup was no exception. His antics quickly became the subject of memes, with people joking about how many times he rolled during a match or photoshopping him onto a sushi conveyor belt.
“Neymar be like: ‘I’m not just an athlete, I’m a gymnast too,'” said Twitter user @sarahscoop.
The “Messi-Goal” Meme
Argentinian player Lionel Messi scored a stunning goal during the tournament, but it was his teammate’s reaction that became the meme. As Messi celebrated, his teammate Rodrigo De Paul could be seen in the background with his mouth wide open in shock. This moment quickly became a meme, with people using it to react to surprising news or events.
“Me when I finally finish a project I’ve been putting off for weeks,” said Twitter user @thegoodtrade.
The “England-It’s Coming Home” Meme
England fans have been chanting “It’s Coming Home” in reference to the country’s hopes of winning a major soccer tournament since the 1990s. During the 2022 World Cup, the meme took on a life of its own, with people creating remixes of the iconic song and making jokes about England’s chances.
“England fans when they see a pigeon: It’s coming home,” joked Twitter user @thejasonkennedy.
These are just a few examples of the many memes that came out of the 2022 World Cup. Whether they were celebrating a victory or poking fun at a controversial moment, these memes brought soccer fans together from all over the world.
