The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, and it has produced some of the most iconic moments in sports history. From Pele’s magic to Maradona’s Hand of God, these moments have captured the imagination of fans around the world.
In this blog post, we will relive the top 5 moments of Football World Cup history.
- Pele’s Magic in 1958
Pele was just 17 years old when he led Brazil to victory in the 1958 World Cup. He scored six goals in the tournament, including a hat-trick in the final against Sweden. Pele’s performance in 1958 is widely considered to be one of the greatest individual performances in World Cup history.
- Maradona’s Hand of God in 1986
Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England is one of the most controversial goals in football history. Maradona punched the ball into the net with his hand, but the referee allowed the goal to stand. England went on to lose the match 2-1.
- Italy’s victory in 1990
Italy won their third World Cup title in 1990, defeating Argentina in the final. The tournament was memorable for its tight defences and low-scoring matches. However, the final was a thrilling encounter, with Italy winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from Salvatore Schillaci.
- Brazil’s victory in 1994
Brazil won their fourth World Cup title in 1994, defeating Italy in the final. The tournament was notable for the emergence of Ronaldo, who was just 17 years old at the time. Ronaldo scored four goals in the tournament, and he was named the FIFA Player of the Year at the end of the year.
- France’s victory in 2018
France won their second World Cup title in 2018, defeating Croatia in the final. The tournament was memorable for its young and exciting players, such as Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba. France won the final 4-2, and they were the youngest team to win a World Cup since Brazil in 1958.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many iconic moments from the Football World Cup’s history. The World Cup is a truly global event, and it brings people from all over the world together to celebrate their love of the game.
