The most important part of football is the art of scoring. And the best goals are those that are scored with technique and style. Seeing a goal like that live at the World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! See which were the most beautiful goals in each World Cup, since it began to be broadcast on television…
2014 - Robin van Persie - Holland
Game: Netherlands (5) vs. Spain (1)
Phase: groups
Minute: 44
Robin van Persie Goal: FINALIST FIFA Puskas Award 2014With a perfect header, on the edge of the penalty area, Robin van Persie's goal went down in history! This was only the 3rd game of the 2014 World Cup but no other goal scored in this tournament was as beautiful. Dedication is eating grass for the team.
2010 - Giovanni van Bronckhorst - Holland
Game: Holland (3) vs Uruguay (2)
Phase: Semifinal
Minute: 18
Giovanni Van Bronckhorst 'Magical Goal' Vs UruguayThe Dutch captain caught his opponents by surprise, taking a risk with a long shot. And the shot was accurate! The goalkeeper still managed to touch the ball but did not prevent it from entering the upper right corner.
2006 - Esteban Cambiasso - Argentina
Game: Argentina (6) vs Serbia and Montenegro (0)
Phase: groups
Minute: 31
Goal by Esteban Cambiasso. Argentina vs Serbia - Germany 2006 world cupSerbia lost badly in the 2006 World Cup and their worst defeat was against Argentina. But the weakness of the opposing team does not diminish the beauty of this goal. Hernan Crespo's back-heel pass caught everyone by surprise, giving Cambiasso the opportunity to score.
2002 - Edmilson - Brazil
Game: Brazil (5) vs Costa Rica (2)
Phase: groups
Minute: 38
Edmilson vs Costa Rica World Cup 2002
That was the only goal scored by Edmilson for Brazil, but it was beautiful. With his back to the goalkeeper, Edmilson saw his opportunity and jumped, almost doing a bicycle. And he was right on target! Brazil went on to win the cup that year.
1998 - Dennis Bergkamp - Holland
Game: Netherlands (2) vs Argentina (1)
Phase: quarterfinals
Minute: 90
Netherlands - Argentina: Bergkamp Goal 1998 (HD)The game was almost over and the two teams were tied, until Bergkamp scored one of the most beautiful goals in history. 1, 2, 3: reception, control and goal! Technique and precision of unbeatable quality.
1994 - Saeed Al-Owairan - Saudi Arabia
Game: Saudi Arabia (1) vs Belgium (0)
Phase: groups
Minute: 5
Saeed Al Owairan Saudi Arabia vs Belgium 1-0 First Round World Cup 1994 Dutch commentarySaudi Arabia is not known for its football players but this moment stayed in the memory of everyone who saw it. Saeed Al-Owairan received the ball still on the defense side and ran an authentic marathon before scoring! The game was over from the start.
1990 - Roberto Baggio - Italy
Game: Italy (2) vs Czechoslovakia (0)
Phase: groups
Minute: 78
BAGGIO - against czechoslovakia 1990Even the best players need to work as a team. With the help of Giuseppe Giannini, Baggio turned around several opponents. A quick run and some clever footwork ensured victory.
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1986 - Diego Maradona - Argentina
Game: Argentina (2) vs England (1)
Phase: quarterfinals
Minute: 55
Diego Maradona Goal of the Century Argentina v England 1986Just 4 minutes before that goal, Maradona scored the infamous “hand of God”. But he made up for it with what some consider to be the best shot of all time. Not even 3 defenders and a goalkeeper could stop “El Diego”!
1982 - Marco Tardelli - Italy
Game: Italy (3) vs Federal Republic of Germany (1)
Phase: final
Minute: 69
Goal Tardelli Italy-Germany 3-1 World Cup Final Spain 1982The 1982 World Cup was full of memorable moments and the final was not far behind. When Tardelli received the ball, he didn't hesitate despite being surrounded by opponents. A fraction of a second later, and the bid wouldn't have gone in...
1978 - Arie Haan - Holland
Game: Netherlands (2) vs Italy (1)
Phase: groups
Minute: 75
HAAN - against italy 1978The 1978 World Cup was controversial because it took place in Argentina, which was in a state of civil war. But everyone took a break to celebrate football. That goal by Arie Haan was simple but beautiful, launched from distance and hitting the right post before going in.
1974 - Ralf Edstrom - Sweden
Game: Sweden (3) vs Uruguay (0)
Phase: groups
Minute: 46
EDSTRĂ–M - against Uruguay 1974 (1-0)What happens when a team takes its eyes off an opposing striker? Give him time to score a really nice goal! Edstrom slipped unnoticed into the left corner, and when he received the ball, he tossed it into the air and shot with all his might. The goalkeeper could never have caught that ball!
1970 - Carlos Alberto - Brazil
Game: Brazil (4) vs Italy (1)
Phase: final
Minute: 86
Carlos Alberto Goal 1970 World Cup FinalBrazil's victory was already assured when that goal took place. The attack was a great team effort, one of the most beautiful moments in football. Assisted by none other than the legendary Pele, Carlos Alberto took the Italian team completely by surprise. Due to teamwork, this is considered one of the best goals in history.
1966 - Geoff Hurst - Inglaterra
Game: England (4) vs Federal Republic of Germany (2)
Phase: final
Minute: 120
Geoff Hurst Hat-Trick v West Germany - 1966 World Cup FinalWith that goal, Geoff Hurst became the only person to score 3 goals in a final in history! It was the last minute and the public already thought the game was over, but it wasn't. With one last run, Hurst sealed England's only World Cup win.
1962 - Zito - Brazil
Game: Brazil (3) vs Czechoslovakia (1)
Phase: final
Minute: 69
ZITO - against czechoslovakia 1962That goal left half of the Czechoslovak team sitting on the ground! The agility of the Brazilian players, “dancing” with the ball, was impossible to stop. The attack culminated in a well-placed Zito header.
1958 - Pelé - Brazil
Game: Brazil (5) vs Sweden (2)
Phase: final
Minute: 55
Pelé - Brazil vs Sweden - World Cup (1958)It was in this Cup that the legend of Pelé became known to the world. In one of the most famous moves in football history, the ace threw the ball over the opponent's head (leaving him very confused!), then kicked it in, ensuring Brazil's victory in the Cup.
1954 - July - Brazil
Game: Brazil (5) vs Mexico (0)
Phase: groups
Minute: 69
Brazil vs Mexico 1954 (16-06-1954)Nothing beats a good evasion maneuver. With great dexterity, Julinho managed to get around his opponents and score one of Brazil's 5 goals in that game. A clean and beautiful move. This was the first World Cup with television coverage.
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