100 Best Moments in FIFA World Cup History

In 1990, Roger Milla led Cameroon on one of the greatest underdog runs in World Cup history. At 38 years old, Milla's goals, charisma, and iconic corner flag dance helped Cameroon become the first African nation to ever reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

One bite changed the entire 2014 World Cup. In a moment that stunned football fans everywhere, Luis Suárez sank his teeth into Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini and turned a tense knockout clash into one of the most infamous moments in World Cup history.

Morocco made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup by becoming the first African nation ever to reach the semifinals of the tournament. Led by unforgettable performances, passionate supporters, and stunning upsets over football giants, Morocco's magical run inspired millions around the world.

Ronaldo Nazário completed one of the greatest redemption stories in football history with a legendary performance in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final against Germany. After years of injury setbacks, Ronaldo scored twice to lead Brazil to their fifth FIFA World Cup title and cement his legacy as one of the game's greatest strikers.

The 100 best moments showcase iconic goals and top historical events in FIFA World Cup history

Just Fontaine delivered the greatest goal-scoring performance in FIFA World Cup™ history, scoring an unbelievable 13 goals during the 1958 tournament. More than 60 years later, no player has come close to breaking the legendary FIFA World Cup™ record that still stands today.

Robin van Persie stunned the world with his unforgettable flying header against Spain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, scoring one of the greatest goals in tournament history. The iconic "Flying Dutchman" goal helped the Netherlands destroy defending champions Spain 5-1 in a legendary World Cup revenge match.

Landon Donovan and Brian McBride helped the United States secure a 2-1 win over Mexico, securing the United States' first ever quarter-final appearance in the FIFA World Cup™.

Before Lionel Messi, Argentina's World Cup dreams were carried by Mario Kempes. In 1978, Kempes led La Albiceleste to their first-ever World Cup title, scoring twice in the final on home soil.

Mario Götze scored one of the most iconic goals in FIFA World Cup history, delivering Germany a dramatic 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2014 World Cup Final with a stunning extra-time finish. Götze's unforgettable game winner crushed Lionel Messi's World Cup dream and secured Germany's fourth FIFA World Cup title in one of football's greatest finals.


Diego Maradona's final World Cup ended in heartbreak as Argentina were eliminated by Romania in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, just days after the football legend was expelled from the tournament following a failed drug test. The emotional exit marked the end of Maradona's iconic World Cup journey, closing the chapter on one of football's greatest and most controversial careers.

South Korea stunned Italy in one of the most controversial matches in FIFA World Cup history during the 2002 World Cup Round of 16, featuring disputed referee calls, a disallowed Italian goal, and Ahn Jung-hwan's dramatic golden goal winner.

In the 1982 FIFA World Cup, Paolo Rossi led Italy to victory with one of the greatest tournament performances in soccer history. Rossi won the Golden Boot, scored a legendary hat trick against Brazil, and helped Italy capture its third World Cup title.

Croatia and France battled in a 6-goal final, but Mbappé's brilliant goal ultimately sealed the FIFA World Cup™ for France.

After Brazil's best player, Pelé, went down with an injury during the second match of the 1962 FIFA World Cup™, Garrincha stepped up and led Brazil to victory.

England thought they were back in the game against Germany… until the goal was denied. One of the most shocking refereeing decisions in World Cup history.

In 1974, Gerd Müller scored the decisive goal at the Olympiastadion to secure the World Cup for West Germany.

Portugal pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in FIFA World Cup™ history, overturning a 3-0 deficit to defeat North Korea 5-3 in the 1966 tournament. Led by Eusébio's four-goal masterclass, this iconic match remains a defining moment in World Cup football lore.

In the 1986 FIFA World Cup Final, Diego Maradona led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 victory over West Germany, capping one of the greatest individual tournament runs in history. From brilliance to chaos, Argentina's collapse and late winner turned the final into a timeless classic defined by resilience, genius, and pure World Cup drama.

During the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, USMNT's legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard accomplished an incredible feat by stopping 16 of 18 shots against Belgium, the most ever by a goalkeeper in a World Cup match.

Before the modern global stage, it was new tournament with everything to prove.

Fabio Grosso delivered the decisive strike in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final & Final, securing victory for the Italian national football team and cementing his place in football history.

The clash between Argentina and Netherlands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup delivered one of the most intense and controversial matches in World Cup history. From last-minute goals to heated confrontations and a dramatic penalty shootout, this unforgettable battle had everything football fans search for.

David Beckham's moment of madness turned England's dream into chaos-one kick, one red card, and a nation left stunned. But in the same tournament, Michael Owen lit up the world-his solo strike against Argentina, a burst of magic that defined a generation.