The World Cup is one of the most followed sports tournamnents in the world with its great history and records.
Here, we will take you through five most iconic goals in FIFA World Cup history, in no particular order:
- Diego Maradona vs. England (1986)
Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England is one of the most controversial and iconic goals in football history. Maradona jumped to control the ball with his hand, beating England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, and then scored with his foot. The referee did not see the handball, and the goal was allowed to stand. Maradona went on to score another incredible goal in the same match, dribbling past five English players before slotting the ball home. Argentina won the match 2-1, and Maradona’s goals are remembered as two of the greatest ever scored in a World Cup.
- Marco Tardelli vs. Germany (1982)
Marco Tardelli’s goal in the 1982 World Cup final against Germany is one of the most iconic celebrations in football history. Tardelli scored the second goal in Italy’s 3-1 victory, and he celebrated by running towards the corner flag and screaming at the top of his lungs. Tardelli’s celebration was a passionate expression of joy and pride, and it is one of the most enduring images of the 1982 World Cup.
- Zinedine Zidane vs. Brazil (1998)
Zinedine Zidane’s goal in the 1998 World Cup final against Brazil is one of the most beautiful goals ever scored in a World Cup. Zidane received the ball from Youri Djorkaeff on the edge of the box, and he then chipped the ball over Brazilian goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel into the top corner of the net. The goal was a moment of pure brilliance from Zidane, and it helped France to win the World Cup for the first time in their history.
- Dennis Bergkamp vs. Argentina (1998)
Dennis Bergkamp’s goal in the 1998 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina is one of the most technically impressive goals ever scored in a World Cup. Bergkamp received the ball from Marc Overmars on the right wing, and he then controlled the ball with his chest before flicking it over the shoulder of Argentine defender Roberto Ayala with his right foot. Bergkamp then volleyed the ball into the bottom corner of the net with his left foot. The goal was a stunning example of Bergkamp’s skill and technique, and it is one of the most memorable goals in Dutch football history.
- Mario Götze vs. Argentina (2014)
Mario Götze’s goal in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina is one of the most dramatic goals ever scored in a World Cup. The match was tied at 1-1 after extra time, and Götze scored the winning goal in the 113th minute. Götze received the ball from André Schürrle on the edge of the box, and he then controlled the ball with his chest before volleying it into the bottom corner of the net. Götze’s goal helped Germany to win the World Cup for the fourth time in their history.
