What is the most memorable FIFA World Cup final of all time?

From stunning last-minute winners and iconic penalties to shocking upsets and dynasties at their peak, these finals changed football history forever. Which one was the greatest spectacle the game has ever seen?

1

2022 – Argentina vs France

The greatest World Cup final ever played: a 3-3 thriller decided on penalties where Mbappe scored a hat-trick and Messi claimed his ultimate prize.

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2

2006 – Italy vs France

Italy won on penalties after a 1-1 draw, but the game is forever remembered for Zinedine Zidane's shocking headbutt on Marco Materazzi in extra time.

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3

1986 – Argentina vs West Germany

Maradona's defining tournament ended with Argentina defeating West Germany 3-2, capping the greatest individual World Cup performance of all time.

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4

1974 – West Germany vs Netherlands

Johan Cruyff's brilliant Netherlands took the lead within a minute but fell to a West Germany comeback 2-1, a final full of total football brilliance.

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5

1994 – Brazil vs Italy

A dull 0-0 final decided on penalties became infamous when Roberto Baggio blazed his spot-kick over the bar to hand Brazil their fourth title.

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6

1970 – Brazil vs Italy

Brazil's samba masterclass ended 4-1, with Pelé's header and Carlos Alberto's thunderous finish showcasing the most celebrated team in football history.

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1954 – West Germany vs Hungary

The 'Miracle of Bern' saw West Germany overturn an unbeaten Hungarian side that hadn't lost in four years, winning 3-2 in a stunning upset.

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1966 – England vs West Germany

England's only World Cup triumph, won 4-2 after extra time with Geoff Hurst's controversial and historic hat-trick at Wembley.

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9

2010 – Spain vs Netherlands

Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner gave Spain their first World Cup title and cemented the tiki-taka era as the peak of international football.

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10

1998 – France vs Brazil

Zinedine Zidane's two headers gave France a dominant 3-0 victory over Brazil on home soil, with Ronaldo's mysterious illness dominating headlines.

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2014 – Germany vs Argentina

Mario Götze's extra-time winner gave Germany a 1-0 victory and their fourth World Cup title in a final that went to the wire.

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