Best World Cup Moments

From Uruguay’s 1930 pioneer glory to Messi’s 2022 Qatar crown, here are the defining moments of every World Cup—23 tournaments, countless legends. Dive into football’s greatest stories.

1930 - Uruguay

First-ever final chaos

1934 - Italy

Mussolini’s shadow looms

1938 - France

Italy’s repeat stunner

1950 - Brazil

Maracanazo silences party of 200,000

1954 - Switzerland

Miracle of Bern

1958 - Sweden

Pelé’s teenage magic

1962 - Chile

Brazil’s Garrincha show

1966 - England

England redemption, Hurst’s ghost goal

1970 - Mexico

Carlos Alberto’s rocket, Pelé’s hattrick of World Cups

1974 - West Germany

Total Football falls, but changed the game. Cruyff vs Beckenbauer

1978 - Argentina

Kempes’ golden boots

1982 - Spain

Rossi’s redemption arc

1986 - Mexico

Maradona’s double act, total show

1990 - Italy

Schillaci’s shock eyes

1994 - USA

Romario's magic, Baggio’s penalty miss

1998 - France

Zidane’s header brace to stop an unforgettable Brazil

2002 - Japan/S. Korea

Ronaldo’s revenge and best Brazil ever?

2006 - Germany

Sublime Italy and Zidane’s headbutt

2010 - South Africa

Brilliant Tiki-taka and Iniesta’s extra-time dagger

2014 - Brazil

Germany’s 7-1 massacre, made Brazil and Argentina cry

2018 - Russia

Mbappé’s teen breakout, Croatia show

2022 - Qatar

Messi’s final glory, most decisive player ever?