Photos: Heroes’ welcomes

Brazil in 1970

Brazil coach Mario Zagallo and captain Carlos Alberto showcase the Jules Rimet Trophy to their supporters after making it theirs to keep in Mexico.

Netherlands in 1974

Despite losing the final 2-1 to West Germany, the Netherlands, who wowed the world with their ‘Total Football’, were given a rapturous reception at Leidseplein Square in Amsterdam.

France in 1998

The France players rejoice on an open-top bus during their 1998 FIFA World Cup victory parade at the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris.

Brazil in 2002

The Brazil players ride a music float – one performed upon by Axé superstar Ivete Sangalo – through the streets of Brasilia after conquering Korea/Japan 2002.

Italy in 2006

The Italy players celebrate on an open-top bus near the Teatro Marcello after success in Germany.

Spain in 2010

The Spain squad rides an open-top bus through Madrid after glory in South Africa.

Germany in 2014

Bastian Schweinsteiger lifts the World Cup trophy ahead of masses of Germany fans at the Berlin Fan Mile following their triumph in Brazil.

Croatia in 2018

The Croatia players ride an open-top bus through Bana Jelacica Square in Zagreb after finishing runners-up in Russia.

France in 2018

An open-top bus carrying the France squad at their Russia 2018 victory parade at the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris.

Morocco in 2022

Fans line the streets of Rabat to welcome Morocco home after they became the first Africans to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Argentina in 2022

A bus carries the Argentina players through the streets of Buenos Aires following their conquest in Qatar.