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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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