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What is the greatest FIFA World Cup moment of all time?

By YPB Team5 votes

The FIFA World Cup has delivered unforgettable moments of brilliance, controversy, and pure sporting drama since 1930. Which moment lives rent-free in your memory?

  1. Robin van Persie's Flying Header — ranked #11
    Robin van Persie's Flying Header
    The Dutch striker's perfectly timed diving header against Spain in 2014 opened a 5-1 humiliation of the defending champions.
    1000pts
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  2. Maradona's Hand of God — ranked #22
    Maradona's Hand of God
    Diego Maradona's infamous 1986 handball goal against England that sparked global controversy and became one of soccer's most debated moments.
    999pts
  3. Messi Completes Football 2022 — ranked #33
    Messi Completes Football 2022
    Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup trophy in 2022 after a penalty shootout win over France, completing his legendary career story.
    820pts
  4. Zidane's Headbutt — ranked #44
    Zidane's Headbutt
    Zinedine Zidane's shocking 2006 final headbutt on Materazzi in extra time, the last act of a legendary career.
    694pts
  5. Tardelli's Scream — ranked #55
    Tardelli's Scream
    Marco Tardelli's raw, tearful celebration sprint after scoring in the 1982 World Cup final became one of sport's most iconic images.
    555pts
  6. Pelé at 17 in 1958 Final — ranked #66
    Pelé at 17 in 1958 Final
    The teenage Pelé scored twice in the 1958 World Cup final, announcing himself to the world as the greatest player of his generation.
    481pts
  7. Carlos Alberto's Goal — ranked #77
    Carlos Alberto's Goal
    Brazil's captain crowned a breathtaking 1970 team move with a thunderous finish against Italy in what many call the greatest team goal ever scored.
    481pts
  8. Germany 7-1 Brazil — ranked #88
    Germany 7-1 Brazil
    The stunning 2014 semifinal demolition of host nation Brazil, featuring five goals in eighteen minutes in front of a devastated home crowd.
    481pts
  9. Mario Götze's Extra-Time Winner — ranked #99
    Mario Götze's Extra-Time Winner
    The 23-year-old substitute controlled Schürrle's cross and volleyed home to win Germany the 2014 World Cup against Argentina in extra time.
    396pts
  10. Michael Owen vs Argentina 1998 — ranked #1010
    Michael Owen vs Argentina 1998
    The 18-year-old burst past two defenders and drove an unstoppable shot past the keeper in the most celebrated goal of his career.
    299pts
  11. Kylian Mbappé Hat-trick 2022 — ranked #1111
    Kylian Mbappé Hat-trick 2022
    The French forward scored a stunning hat-trick in the 2022 final, including two goals in two minutes to level the score against Argentina.
    299pts
  12. Geoff Hurst Hat-trick Final — ranked #1212
    Geoff Hurst Hat-trick Final
    England's 1966 final hero scored three goals including the disputed Wembley goal and a searing last-gasp finish to seal a 4-2 victory.
    299pts
  13. Roberto Baggio's Missed Penalty — ranked #1313
    Roberto Baggio's Missed Penalty
    Italy's star player blazed his 1994 World Cup final penalty over the bar, handing Brazil the trophy in heartbreaking fashion.
    185pts
  14. Roger Milla's Corner Flag Dance — ranked #1414
    Roger Milla's Corner Flag Dance
    Cameroon's veteran striker celebrated his 1990 World Cup goals with his signature corner-flag dance, charming the entire world.
    0pts
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Comments 1

Three goals in the Qatar final made him the top scorer in World Cup finals, and Argentina still won the shoot-out: https://youpick.best/articles/kylian-mbappe-ranked-every-way

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