The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international football tournament. A grand tournament held every four years and attracting the attention of billions of people around the world. Over the years, the World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest matches in football history. Today, PHLOVE will introduce to you the top 10 best matches in World Cup football history as voted by FIFA.
List of Top 10 Best Matches in World Football History
Here, we take on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 best matches in World Cup football history. Let’s watch together.
France 4-3 Argentina (Round of 16, Russia 2018)
The dramatic seven-goal clash in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia saw eventual world champions France claim a 4-3 win over Argentina.
While much of the pre-match attention was on legendary striker Lionel Messi, 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe made his mark on the world’s biggest stage with a stunning display at the Kazan Arena
Ghana 1-1 Uruguay (Quarter-finals, South Africa 2010)
Uruguay won 4-2 on penalties. A particularly dramatic quarter-final in South Africa. And saw Ghana’s remarkable run to the World Cup. Ended in heartbreaking fashion by two-time world champions Uruguay.
That’s when much of the drama took place in the dying embers. With Luis Suarez sent off for handling the ball off the line to prevent a goal. However, Asamoah Gyan hit the crossbar from 12 yards. And Ghana were eventually stopped in penalties.
Uruguay 2-1 Brazil (Final, Brazil 1950)
Sixty years to the day after Uruguay’s quarter-final win over Ghana, La Celeste lifted the World Cup for the second time. After a famous comeback win over tournament hosts Brazil in front of a record crowd.
Brazil were so confident of success that the morning papers were hailing them ‘world champions’. However, Uruguay responded well and turned the game around from a deficit to a victory.
Brazil 4-1 Italy (Final, Mexico 1970)
In a tournament that saw Pele cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time, the 1970 Brazil team cruised to glory and ended their memorable tournament with a 4-1 victory over Italy in the final at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico.
Both nations were vying to lift the Jules Rimet Trophy for a third time, but with the brilliance of the legendary Pele, Brazil produced a class act to win the 1970 World Cup.
Italy 3-2 Brazil (Spain 1982 Second Round)
Rossi was heavily criticised in his home country in the 1982 tournament, having returned from a two-year ban for match-fixing. And despite a slow start in the first group stage, he was the star of the show against the previous teams. Tournament favourites Brazil and put Italy ahead in the fifth minute.
Brazil only needed a draw to advance to the semi-finals, but the Azzurri famously won before going all the way to lift their third World Cup
Brazil 1-7 Germany (Semi-final, Brazil 2014)
Ironically, one of the most shocking defeats in World Cup history. To the world’s most successful nation. Brazil, without the injured Neymar and suspended captain Thiago Silva, were humiliated on home soil, conceding seven goals. To the 2014 world champions Germany in Belo Horizonte.
Many Selecao supporters were in tears as the five-time world champions suffered their heaviest defeat. And their first home game in 39 years.
Anh 4-2 Tây Đức (Chung kết, Anh 1966)
Trận đấu vĩ đại nhất trong lịch sử bóng đá Anh diễn ra vào tháng 7 năm 1966. Khi ‘Kỳ quan không cánh’ của Sir Alf Ramsey lần đầu tiên đăng quang. Và duy nhất cho đến nay. Đó là kỳ World Cup khó quên trước Tây Đức.
Gần 97.000 người đã chen chúc vào Sân vận động Wembley để xem Geoff Hurst. Người được đá chính trước Jimmy Greaves. Và trở thành cầu thủ đầu tiên và duy nhất trong lịch sử World Cup lập hat-trick trong trận chung kết.
Italy 4-3 Tây Đức (Bán kết, Mexico 1970)
Năm bàn thắng được ghi trong hiệp phụ khi Ý đấu với Tây Đức tại World Cup 1970. Trong trận bán kết đầy hấp dẫn ở Mexico City, nơi được mệnh danh là ‘Trận đấu của thế kỷ’. Có thể nói đây là 1 trong top 10 trận đấu hay nhất lịch sử bóng đá.
West Germany 3-3 France (Semi-final, Spain 1982)
West Germany won 5-4 on penalties. Six goals, back-and-forth drama, controversial refereeing and a tense penalty shootout. The 1982 semi-final between European powerhouses West Germany and France had it all, with the former eventually progressing to the final.
Argentina 3-3 France (Final, Qatar 2022)
Qatar are not only the first Arab nation to host the World Cup in 2022. They are also lucky enough to host arguably the best match of all time.
Over 88,000 supporters watched an all-time classic at the Lusail Stadium and could say ‘I was there’ as Argentina icon Lionel Messi – now an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner – led his country to a comfortable victory over reigning champions France. It is considered one of the top 10 best matches in World Cup football history.
