World Cup 2018: Top 5 Goals so far

After 62 matches and 2 more matches to go, a total of 161 goals have been scored, out of which 21 have come from the penalty spot, 123 open play goals, 27 set piece goals. This World Cup has witnessed the most penalty goals before the knockouts it is clearly evident that VAR has played it's part here. The FIFA World Cup 2018 has produced some stunning goals which might help you remember all your life. Looking at some of the eye-catching and scintillating strikes so far.

We have created a slideshow of five goals, it is not easy to choose only five and their ranking might spark some debate. But rankings have been done on complete analysis of how important the goal for the team, at what time it is scored (dying minutes qualifying goals give goosebumps), how difficult it is to execute, outside the box and difficult angle goals are tough to score, which adds to the greatness.

A few notable mentions: Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick vs. Spain, Jesse Lingard's goal vs. Panama, Toni Kroos's goal vs. Sweden, Kieran Trippier's free-kick vs. Croatia, Denis Cheryshev's goal vs. Croatia, Luka Modric's goal vs. Argentina, Denis Cheryshev's second goal vs. Saudi Arabia.

Take a look at top 5 goals:

#5 Ricardo Quaresma - Portugal V Iran

It was 0-0 until 45 minutes then this happened at the end of the first half. Ricardo Quaresma's strike right at the end of halftime gave Portugal the lead over Iran. He exchanged a quick one-two with Adrien Silva just outside the right side of the box and unleashed a rocket from outside the boot that had flown past a diving Iranian keeper.

An unlikely hero whose gorgeous strike gave Portugal a crucial point that enabled them to reach the knockout stage.

#4 Philippe Coutinho - Brazil V Switzerland

Brazil v Switzerland: Group E - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Marcelo's low cross to Paulinho was cleared away by Zuber, and the ball fell in front of Coutinho, who took a touch and cannoned his trademark long-range curler from the left side of the box, which had evaded Yann Sommer and hit the far post before touching the net.

#3 Angel Di Maria - Argentina V France

Argentina was trailing by 1-0 and it seemed difficult to score at that point where France looked solid on defence but it was until this sweetest of strikes happened as Di Maria with his magical left foot equalized the score and brought back Argentina into the game before Half-time.

Ever Banega found Di Maria, who had acres of space ahead of him, and Di Maria rifled the shot from 30 yards above the French defence who struck near the box that curled away from Hugo Lloris, who had no chance.

#2 Nacho - Spain V Portugal

Spain vs Portugal at World Cup Nacho scored a dream goal

Spain went ahead 3-2 from Nacho's wonder strike after some decent build up by them. Silva worked the ball from the left side of the box to Isco, Portugal thought they cleared the danger until it landed in front of Nacho whose thunderous volley curled away from Rui Patricio and struck both posts before bouncing across the line and into the back of the net. This goal would even make the strikers proud.

#1 Benjamin Pavard - France V Argentina

Football: France vs Argentina at World Cup

France was trailing 2-1 and then this happened in the 57th minute. Lucas Hernandez's cross came from the left side, which defeated everybody in the box, took a couple of bounces before landing in front of Pavard at the right edge of the box, who didn't take an extra touch and hammered past a sweet half-volley that whirled past Franco Armani into the right corner of the net.

The technique, composure and instant strike at the crucial knockout stage to level the match have earned him the top spot.

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