The World Cup is the most prestigious football tournament on the planet, where billions of fans around the world follow every development on the field. The history of the World Cup has witnessed countless classic matches, from glorious victories to unbelievable comebacks. Below are the unforgettable World Cup matches that are etched in the minds of fans.
1. 1950 World Cup Final – Uruguay 2-1 Brazil
The 1950 World Cup final, also known as the “Maracanazo”, went down in history with Uruguay’s surprise victory over host team Brazil at the Maracanã Stadium. Before the match, Brazil was considered the number one candidate for the championship and only needed a draw to take the throne. However, Uruguay came back to win 2-1, leaving the entire Maracanã stadium in silence. This was one of the biggest shocks in football history and still haunts Brazilian fans to this day.
2. 1966 World Cup Final – England 4-2 Germany (Extra Time)
The 1966 World Cup final at Wembley Stadium witnessed England’s historic victory over West Germany. The match went to extra time with the score tied 2-2 after the official 90 minutes. Geoff Hurst became the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, with the third goal controversially appearing when the ball did not appear to completely cross the line. England’s 4-2 victory brought the first (and only) World Cup championship to the British team.
3. 1970 World Cup Final – Brazil 4-1 Italy
Brazil showed outstanding strength in the 1970 World Cup final when defeating Italy with a score of 4-1. This is one of the best squads in football history, with stars like Pelé, Tostão and Jairzinho. Pelé scored the opening goal, and the Brazilian team completely dominated the match. This was the third time Brazil had won the World Cup, and the victory confirmed their status as one of the greatest teams of all time.
4. 1986 World Cup Quarterfinals – Argentina 2-1 England (Hand of God)
The 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England is famous for the most controversial moment in football history – the “Hand of God”. Diego Maradona used his hands to score the opening goal, but the referee did not detect an error. Just a few minutes later, Maradona surprised the world again with a goal dubbed the “Goal of the Century”, when he surpassed five English players to score. Argentina won 2-1 and then went on to win the championship.
5. 2014 World Cup Semifinals – Germany 7-1 Brazil
One of the most shocking defeats in football history occurred in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, when the host team Brazil lost to Germany with an unbelievable score of 1-7. Germany led 5-0 after just 29 minutes of the match, making the Brazilian audience unable to believe their eyes. This result shocked the world and is considered one of the most forgettable matches in Brazilian football history.
Unforgettable matches
Classic matches at the World Cup are not only sublime moments of football but also deeply engraved in history with unforgettable emotions. Whether it is the joy of victory or the sadness of defeat, the World Cup always brings emotional and surprising stories, captivating millions of hearts around the world.
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