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15 Greatest Goals in FIFA World Cup History
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Diego Maradona uses his left hand to punch the ball into the net past England's goalkeeper during the 1986 FIFA World Cup, known as the hand of God goal. Geoff Hurst's ghost goal Pavard's goal Black and white photo of a crowded stadium as Brazilian soccer legend Pele scores a goal during the 1958 World Cup final, helping Brazil win its first title; defenders and the goalkeeper react as the ball heads toward the net. Animated gif of James Rodriguez in a yellow Colombia jersey scoring a left-footed volley at the World Cup, with players and crowd in the background. “Goal of the century” Pure Baggio brilliance Animated gif of Dennis Bergkamp in an orange Netherlands jersey scoring a goal for the Netherlands against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup, kicking the ball past goalkeeper Carlos Roa. Richarlison of Brazil performs a mid-air volley to score against Serbia during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group G match at Lusail Stadium, with Serbian defenders nearby. Mexico's Manuel Negrete, wearing number 22, lands after scoring a dramatic scissor-kick goal against Bulgaria at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, with players and a cheering crowd in the background.

15 Greatest Goals in FIFA World Cup History: References & Edit History

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  • Tushaar Kuthiala
    Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation, and digital marketing. Over the course of his career, Tushaar has written features and articles on sports, geopolitics, defense, and the Indian diaspora for various media platforms. He has also worked on content marketing campaigns for tech companies, educational institutions, and more. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Delhi University.  
  • Gitanjali Roy
    Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media.

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