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

By YPB Team

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 — ranked #11
    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.
    1000pts
  2. 2006 – Italy vs France — ranked #22
    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.
    861pts
  3. 1986 – Argentina vs West Germany — ranked #33
    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.
    391pts
  4. 1994 – Brazil vs Italy — ranked #44
    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.
    391pts
  5. 1974 – West Germany vs Netherlands — ranked #55
    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.
    391pts
  6. 1954 – West Germany vs Hungary — ranked #66
    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.
    1pts
  7. 1970 – Brazil vs Italy — ranked #77
    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.
    1pts
  8. 1998 – France vs Brazil — ranked #88
    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.
    1pts
  9. 1966 – England vs West Germany — ranked #99
    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.
    1pts
  10. 2010 – Spain vs Netherlands — ranked #1010
    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.
    1pts
  11. 2014 – Germany vs Argentina — ranked #1111
    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.
    1pts

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