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Greatest FIFA World Cup Moments of All Time
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Greatest FIFA World Cup Moments of All Time

With FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to the USA, Canada, and Mexico, football fever is building. These iconic moments from the tournament's history defined the beautiful game forever.

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Roger Milla's Dance (1990)

Roger Milla's Dance (1990)

38-year-old Cameroon's Roger Milla scoring and dancing around the corner flag delighted the world and inspired Africa.

▲ Rising·Score +30
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England's 1966 World Cup Victory

England's 1966 World Cup Victory

Bobby Moore lifts the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley — England's only World Cup title remains the defining moment in British football.

▲ Rising·Score +24
03
Miracle of Bern — West Germany 1954

Miracle of Bern — West Germany 1954

Hugely outsized West Germany beat the previously unbeaten Hungarian Golden Team in one of history's greatest sporting upsets.

▲ Rising·Score +23
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France 1998 — Zidane's Final

France 1998 — Zidane's Final

Zinedine Zidane's two headed goals in the final gave France their first World Cup title on home soil in unforgettable style.

▲ Rising·Score +21
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Ronaldo Phenomenon in 1998

Ronaldo Phenomenon in 1998

A fit 21-year-old Ronaldo Nazário was the tournament's best player — his pace, skill, and goals made him the greatest striker alive.

▲ Rising·Score +21
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South Korea's Run to the Semi-Finals (2002)

South Korea's Run to the Semi-Finals (2002)

Beating Spain, Italy, and Portugal on home soil — South Korea's 2002 fairytale remains the biggest upset in World Cup history.

▲ Steady·Score +19
07
Brazil 1970 — The Greatest Team Ever

Brazil 1970 — The Greatest Team Ever

Pelé, Jairzinho, Rivelino — Brazil's 1970 World Cup team is universally accepted as the most beautiful football ever played.

▲ Steady·Score +19
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Germany 7-1 Brazil (2014 Semi-Final)

Germany 7-1 Brazil (2014 Semi-Final)

The Mineirazo — Brazil humiliated 7-1 at home remains the most shocking result in World Cup history and still haunts a nation.

▲ Steady·Score +16
09
Argentina 2022 — Messi Finally Does It

Argentina 2022 — Messi Finally Does It

After 36 years, Argentina wins the World Cup — Messi's performance across the tournament was the greatest individual World Cup ever played.

▲ Steady·Score +15
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Maradona's Hand of God + Goal of the Century (1986)

Maradona's Hand of God + Goal of the Century (1986)

Two goals in four minutes — one born of cheating genius, the other the greatest ever scored. Football has never seen anything like it.

▲ Steady·Score +12
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Zidane's Headbutt (2006 Final)

Zidane's Headbutt (2006 Final)

The tournament's best player ends his career by headbutting Materazzi in extra time — football's most shocking final moment ever.

▲ Steady·Score +8
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USA Beats Colombia (1994)

USA Beats Colombia (1994)

Andres Escobar's own goal eliminated Colombia — the tragedy that followed made football reckon with the weight of national expectation.

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