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

Vote for the FIFA World Cup tournament that delivered the most unforgettable moments — from miraculous upsets to iconic goals that wrote football history.

1. 1
   1970 Mexico

   The 1970 tournament in Mexico is widely regarded as the most beautiful World Cup ever played, featuring Pelé's legendary Brazil winning the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently.
   1000pts
2. 2
   1986 Mexico

   The 1986 tournament in Mexico was defined by Diego Maradona's transcendent individual brilliance, including the infamous Hand of God and the Goal of the Century.
   873pts
3. 3
   1950 Brazil

   The 1950 tournament in Brazil ended with the Maracanazo, as Uruguay stunned the hosts 2-1 before a world-record crowd at the Maracanã to win a second title.
   756pts
4. 4
   1978 Argentina

   The 1978 tournament in Argentina saw the hosts win their first title, with Mario Kempes scoring twice in the 3-1 extra-time final win over the Netherlands.
   689pts
5. 5
   1966 England

   The 1966 tournament on English soil saw the host nation win its only World Cup title, with Geoff Hurst's controversial hat-trick goal in the final against West Germany.
   655pts
6. 6
   1934 Italy

   The 1934 tournament in Italy was the first with qualifying and a straight knockout format, won by the hosts after extra time against Czechoslovakia in Rome.
   640pts
7. 7
   1958 Sweden

   The 1958 tournament in Sweden introduced a 17-year-old Pelé to the world as Brazil won their first title, while Just Fontaine scored a record 13 goals for France.
   640pts
8. 8
   1990 Italy

   The 1990 tournament in Italy is remembered for Notti Magiche, Schillaci's goals, Gascoigne's tears and Cameroon's run, ending with West Germany beating Argentina 1-0.
   585pts
9. 9
   1930 Uruguay

   The first World Cup in 1930 was hosted and won by Uruguay, who beat Argentina 4-2 in the final at Montevideo's newly built Estadio Centenario.
   585pts
10. 10
    2014 Brazil

    The 2014 tournament in Brazil is remembered for spectacular goals and the shocking 7-1 semi-final demolition of the host nation by eventual winners Germany.
    524pts
11. 11
    2022 Qatar

    The 2022 Qatar tournament, the first held in the Middle East, gave the world Lionel Messi's long-awaited coronation in one of the greatest finals ever played.
    524pts
12. 12
    1954 Switzerland

    The 1954 tournament in Switzerland produced a record goals average and the Miracle of Bern, where West Germany came from behind to beat Hungary's Mighty Magyars 3-2.
    524pts
13. 13
    1998 France

    The 1998 tournament in France saw the host nation lift the trophy for the first time, with Zinedine Zidane's brace in the final becoming one of football's iconic images.
    374pts
14. 14
    2026 USA/Canada/Mexico

    The first 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, ended with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New Jersey.
    374pts
15. 15
    2006 Germany

    The 2006 summer fairy tale in Germany is remembered for stunning football, Zinedine Zidane's headbutt finale, and Italy's dramatic penalty shootout triumph.
    374pts
16. 16
    1938 France

    The 1938 tournament in France saw Italy become the first nation to retain the title, beating Hungary 4-2 in the Paris final as Brazil's Leônidas starred.
    374pts
17. 17
    2002 Korea/Japan

    The 2002 co-hosted tournament was the first held in Asia and produced stunning upsets, with underdogs South Korea reaching the semi-finals and Ronaldo's redemption arc for Brazil.
    374pts
18. 18
    1974 West Germany

    The 1974 tournament in West Germany saw Johan Cruyff's Total Football Netherlands lose the final 2-1 in Munich to Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller's hosts.
    374pts
19. 19
    2010 South Africa

    The 2010 tournament made history as Africa's first World Cup, unforgettable for the vuvuzelas, Paul the Octopus, and Spain's historic first title.
    282pts
20. 20
    1962 Chile

    The 1962 tournament in Chile was carried by Garrincha after Pelé's injury, as Brazil retained the trophy by beating Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the Santiago final.
    175pts
21. 21
    2018 Russia

    The 2018 tournament in Russia delivered endless drama, England's semi-final run, Croatia's fairytale journey, and France's dominant final victory.
    174pts
22. 22
    1982 Spain

    The 1982 tournament in Spain is celebrated for its attacking football, Brazil's beautiful yet eliminated squad, and Italy's eventual surprise triumph through Paolo Rossi.
    174pts
23. 23
    1994 USA

    The 1994 tournament in the USA introduced the World Cup to a new audience and ended with Brazil's fourth title claimed via penalty shootout after a goalless final.
    0pts

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