The 16 Best FIFA World Cup Finals of All Time

Last-gasp winners, shootout heartbreak and displays of pure genius across nine decades of the sport's biggest stage. Which one reigns supreme?

1. 1
   2010: Spain vs Netherlands

   Andres Iniesta's late extra-time goal sealed Spain's maiden crown 1-0.
   1000pts
2. 2
   2022: Argentina vs France

   A 3-3 thriller decided on penalties, crowning Messi and hailed as the greatest final ever.
   692pts
3. 3
   1982: Italy vs West Germany

   Paolo Rossi's golden run ended in a 3-1 win for Italy's third star.
   692pts
4. 4
   1954: West Germany vs Hungary

   The 'Miracle of Bern,' where West Germany came back to beat the Magical Magyars 3-2.
   692pts
5. 5
   1986: Argentina vs West Germany

   Maradona's Argentina edged a 3-2 classic to complete his legendary tournament.
   680pts
6. 6
   2014: Germany vs Argentina

   Mario Gotze's extra-time volley gave Germany a 1-0 win at the Maracana.
   680pts
7. 7
   1994: Brazil vs Italy

   The first final decided by a shootout, sealed by Roberto Baggio's famous miss.
   680pts
8. 8
   1970: Brazil vs Italy

   Pele's Brazil won 4-1 in a display often called the finest team performance in the tournament's history.
   600pts
9. 9
   2006: Italy vs France

   A 1-1 final settled on penalties, remembered for Zidane's shocking headbutt.
   600pts
10. 10
    1958: Brazil vs Sweden

    A 17-year-old Pele lit up a 5-2 win for Brazil's first world title.
    600pts
11. 11
    2002: Brazil vs Germany

    Ronaldo's redemption double gave Brazil a record fifth title with a 2-0 win.
    507pts
12. 12
    1950: Uruguay vs Brazil

    The 'Maracanazo,' Uruguay's shock 2-1 win that silenced a packed Maracana.
    507pts
13. 13
    1966: England vs West Germany

    England won 4-2 after extra time with Geoff Hurst's contested hat-trick at Wembley.
    507pts
14. 14
    1974: West Germany vs Netherlands

    The hosts beat Cruyff's Total Football side 2-1 in a tactical landmark.
    400pts
15. 15
    2018: France vs Croatia

    A wild 4-2 win for a young France side over debutant finalists Croatia.
    273pts
16. 16
    1998: France vs Brazil

    Zidane's two headers powered hosts France to a stunning 3-0 win for a first title.
    120pts