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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.
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“Hand of God”
Argentine footballer Diego Maradona (left) scoring with his hand past English goalkeeper...
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Geoff Hurst's ghost goal
English striker Geoff Hurst scored a controversial extra-time goal against West Germany...
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Pavard's goal
French defender Benjamin Pavard's goal against Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup...
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Pelé the legend
In 1958 Brazil's Pelé, at 17, became the youngest player to score in the final of...
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RodrĂ­guez's stunning goal
Colombian James RodrĂ­guez's unstoppable volley against Uruguay won the Goal of the...
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“Goal of the century”
Argentina's Diego Maradona's second goal against England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup...
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Pure Baggio brilliance
Italy's Roberto Baggio (left) scored a spectacular goal against Czechoslovakia in...
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Bergkamp's masterpiece
Dutch forward Dennis Bergkamp's goal against Argentina during the 1998 FIFA World...
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Richarlison's bicycle kick
Brazilian striker Richarlison's scissor volley against Serbia was voted the 2022...
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Negrete's scissor kick
Mexican footballer Manuel Negrete's sensational scissor kick against Bulgaria at...
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Saeed Al-Owairan's famous sprint
Saudi footballer Saeed Al-Owairan ran 70 yards (about 64 meters) to score against...
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Kylian Mbappé's 2022 hat trick
France's Kylian Mbappé became the second player to score a hat trick in a FIFA World...
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United States team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup
Members of the American squad who defeated England in the “Miracle on Grass” at the...
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Brazil vs. England at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
English goalkeeper David Seaman watching in horror as a floated free kick from Brazilian...
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Robin van Persie, the Flying Dutchman
In the Netherlands vs. Spain group-stage match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Dutch...
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