Top Memorable Moments in World Cup History

Huynh NguyenAugust 8, 2022

The World Cup, the biggest sports event in the world, has undoubtedly produced several noteworthy events throughout the years. But which ones stand out as being the best?

If you’re old enough to remember them in the first place, the World Cup brings back sights and memories we’ll never forget. The World Cup matches never fail to deliver much entertainment, and each event’s edition is highly anticipated worldwide. It doesn’t matter if it’s a magnificent goal, an equally brilliant celebration, a moment of pure genius, or even a crazy moment.

The World Cup never fails to entertain, and each edition of the game is highly awaited throughout the world. This is true whether it be a fantastic goal, an equally impressive celebration, a clever gesture, or even a weird moment. Even while each World Cup has its distinct moments and is still fondly remembered by many fans, there is always one that you secretly prefer over the others.

As a result, we have compiled a list of the Best moments in World Cup history:

Top Memorable Moments

Kuwait Walk Off After Goal, 1982

France was leading Kuwait 3-1 until they added another goal, leaving Kuwaiti defenders frozen in place because they believed they had heard a whistle. It was one of the strangest World Cup moments ever. Prince Fahid, the head of the Kuwaiti FA, instructed his players to leave the field in protest, and the referee made the mistake of disallowing the goal, which enabled play to resume. France ultimately prevailed 4-1.

Diego Maradona’s ‘Best World Cup Goal Ever’ vs. England, 1986

In the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal matchup between Argentina and England, Diego Maradona scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal using his fist. Just a few minutes later, he scored what came to be known as the "Goal of the Century." https://t.co/iS8D7xh813
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) November 25, 2020

Maradona scored one of the finest goals ever seen in the international arena not long after the famed little cheat (or hero, based on your point of view) had given his team the lead with his “Hand of God” goal. Diego Maradona picked up the ball in his own half and maneuvered through every opponent in his path before slipping it past the defenceless Peter Shilton. Just outstanding.

Cameroon Beat Champions Argentina, 1990

One of the biggest upsets of the 1990 World Cup occurred when Cameroon, playing with nine men, won this game 1-0. Cameroon managed to hold off Argentina, the reigning champions, and produced one of the tournament’s biggest upsets. This defeat of Argentina was against all the World Cup odds and there will certainly be a number of betting enthusiasts looking for the next shock in the 2022 edition of the tournament. Claudio Caniggia astonishingly hurled his way through multiple scything challenges before being floored by the last one was one of the standout moments of the Argentineans’ severe treatment at the hands of the Cameroon players.

The Wembley Goal, 1996 World Cup, England

The 1966 World Cup Final between England, the host nation, and West Germany, a global superpower, had gone into overtime. Geoffrey Hurst, an England striker, fired a shot from the penalty spot early in extra time that hit the top crossbar, rebounded off the crossbar, and landed on the goal line. Whether Hurst’s shot ever crossed the field goal has been disputed since it was declared a goal.

Senegal Upset The Odds To Defeat France, 2002

European and global champions: In the Korea/Japan tournament-opening game, France faced off against newcomers Senegal, who were playing in their first World Cup, as overwhelming favorites to win the match. However, Les Bleus fell to an unexpected 1-0 loss since they were well behind the game. After a dismal performance in their other two games—managing zero goals and only one point throughout the tournament—France was eliminated in the first round.

Team Mate Betrayal, 2006

In the 2006 match between England and Portugal, England’s forward Wayne Rooney received a red card. Due to “unintentionally” stomping on a Portuguese player’s intimate region, he was dismissed. Although the action was unexpected, Ronaldo’s intervention—which resulted in the player receiving a red card—sparked outrage among England supporters and even led to Rooney pushing Ronaldo. Adding insult to injury, Cristiano smiled as Rooney strolled off the field.

Headbutts Off The Pitch: Zinedine, 2006

During the France vs. Italy 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane, one of the most well-known experienced footballers in the world, was dismissed for headbutting opponent Materazzi. As they approached the field, they exchanged comments. Zidane seemed to dislike Materazzi’s comments and then headbutted him in the chest. Due to this, he received an immediate red card in his last international game for the country. Sadly, France lost the final on penalty shootouts.

Final Words

Finally, the World Cup in Qatar is quickly approaching, and fans are preparing to experience its unparalleled entertainment. We think football fans worldwide will experience some of the most memorable events in 2022.