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World Cup Extravaganza

As the full time whistle blows on the 2018 World Cup, Trending tracks the social media moments that have excited, delighted and occasionally exasperated fans around the world.

This year’s World Cup had it all: anxiety and heartbreak, joy and jubilation. And every emotion was reflected on social media. As the global feast of football concludes, Trending looks back at the big trends and how the “beautiful game” dominated online chatter across the globe.

Presenter: Jonathan Griffin
Producer: Anisa Subedar

(Photo: A French fan celebrates. Credit: Getty Images)

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23 minutes

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Mon 16 Jul 201803:06GMT
BBC World Service Online & UK DAB/Freeview only

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Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 Jul 201821:06GMT
    BBC World Service except News Internet & West and Central Africa
  • Sat 14 Jul 201810:32GMT
    BBC World Service except News Internet
  • Sun 15 Jul 201800:32GMT
    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
  • Mon 16 Jul 201801:32GMT
    BBC World Service West and Central Africa
  • Mon 16 Jul 201803:06GMT
    BBC World Service Online & UK DAB/Freeview only

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