Unforgettable photos of the World Cup through the years - The lifting of that beautiful, long-awaited cup, a back flip after a spectacular goal, teammates comforting each other after an elimination... World Cup fans have witnessed amazing moments through the history of the tournament. 

In honor of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, head back in time and take a look at some of the most memorable moments!

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1930 FIFA World Cup - The World Cup makes its debut in 1930. The trophy is presented by FIFA President Jules Rimet.

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1938 FIFA World Cup - Alfredo Foni literally flies. He helped Italy beat Hungary in a 4-2 score, and consequently become the champions!

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1954 FIFA World Cup - Max Morlock of West Germany makes the first goal for his team during the finals against Hungary.

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1958 FIFA World Cup - Brazil's national team celebrates its first World Cup title by running with their flag after beating host country Sweden.

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1962 FIFA World Cup - Brazilian player Amarildo has a moment of glory during the 1962 World Cup. After replacing an injured Pelé, the athlete helped his team beat Spain and put Brazil in first place in the group.

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1970 FIFA World Cup - Tostão celebrates Brazil's triumph over Peru in the quarterfinals of the 1970 World Cup.

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1978 FIFA World Cup - Host country Argentina celebrates a victory over Hungary in the first phase of the competition.

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1982 FIFA World Cup - Italian coach Enzo Bearzot guides his team at the 1982 World Cup.

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1982 FIFA World Cup - Claudio Gentile can't contain his emotion after winning the world title. In the final, the Italian team defeated West Germany and won the trophy.

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1986 FIFA World Cup - Not all moments captured are happy. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is comforted upon receiving his silver medal after Argentina defeated West Germany in the final.

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1986 FIFA World Cup - The legendary "Hand of God goal" made by Argentinean Maradona during the 1986 World Cup.

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1986 FIFA World Cup - English player Bryan Robson leaves the field after an injury during a match against Portugal.

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1990 FIFA World Cup - West Germany national team captain Lothar Matthaus consoles English midfielder Paul Gascoigne after eliminating England in the 1990 World Cup semifinals.

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1994 FIFA World Cup - Mexican player Hugo Sánchez does acrobatics during a match against Norway during the 1994 World Cup.

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1994 FIFA World Cup - Hotshot Italian Roberto Baggio misses a penalty and gives the 1994 World Cup title to Brazil.

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1998 FIFA World Cup - Luis Enrique of Spain argues for a penalty kick during a match against Nigeria.

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1998 FIFA World Cup - Brazil player Cesar Sampaio celebrates after scoring against Scotland in the 1998 World Cup in France.

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2002 FIFA World Cup - Ronaldo celebrates a victory goal for Brazil in the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup against Turkey.

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2002 FIFA World Cup - German fans lament Brazil's goal during the 2002 World Cup final against Germany.

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2002 FIFA World Cup - Cafu kisses the cup after Brazil wins the World Cup title for the fifth time.

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2006 FIFA World Cup - A French fan watches apprehensively during a match between Portugal and France in the semifinals.

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2006 FIFA World Cup - Portugal's Luis Figo is comforted by teammate Nuno Valente after defeat by France in the semifinals.

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2006 FIFA World Cup - Who doesn't recall the header given by French player Zidane to Italian Materazzi during the finals match at the 2006 World Cup?

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2006 FIFA World Cup - Fabio Cannavaro celebrates Italy's victory over France.

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2006 FIFA World Cup - Alessandro Del Piero kisses the trophy after Italy beats France.

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2010 FIFA World Cup - Spanish fans celebrate a goal during the final against the Netherlands.

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2010 FIFA World Cup - Excited Spanish players celebrate the country's first world title.

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2010 FIFA World Cup - Italian Fabio Cannavaro kisses the World Cup trophy before he presents it to the winning team of the 2010 tournament.

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2014 FIFA World Cup - Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. suffers an injury during a game against Colombia and is officially out of the competition due to its severity.

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2014 FIFA World Cup - Javier Mascherano and Ezequiel Garay of Argentina celebrate their team's victory in a semifinal match against the Netherlands.

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2014 FIFA World Cup - Brazilian player Bernard is devastated after Brazil's defeat by Germany in a semifinal game.

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2014 FIFA World Cup - Mario Göetze celebrates Germany's goal against Argentina during the final.

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2014 FIFA World Cup - German Bastian Schweinsteiger consoles Lionel Messi after Germany's victory over Argentina.

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2014 FIFA World Cup - Matthias Ginter looks passionately at the FIFA World Cup.

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