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What are the ten top FIFA world cup goals? Since the very dawn of the FIFA World Cup, football has witnessed some of the best memories that is ever known and written down in history pages. To score a goal is precious, but to score on the biggest stage of them all is priceless.We look at some of the best goals in FIFA World Cup which were kept in memories for generations to come.Note: They are not ranked in any particular order
#10 Ronaldinho vs England [2002]
2002 World Cup - Quarter-Final | Brazil 2-1 England
Goal Scorer - Ronaldinho
Samba magic by the magician himself...
It is a pity that this Brazilian legend has not played more at the world cup arena than many would have expected him to, but that did not leave him troubled for long as he made the most from his presence in 2002.
Brazil faced England in the quarter-finals. After an early Michael Owen goal for England, Rivaldo equalized it in the dying minutes of first half to make it 1-1. What followed next was a piece of ambiguous magic from Ronaldinho. Realizing that the English goal keeper was out of his line, he made the most of it by scoring an amazing 40-yard free kick to give Brazil the lead and eventually the win. Howbeit the pre-goal scenario, once the ball dipped under the crossbar into the top corner there was not much anyone can argue about the beauty of that strike.
People have argued for a decade about the intent of the strike being a normal cross. The error in judgment by English goalie David Seaman and Ronaldinho’s celebration clearly suggest the Brazilian had a plan and had taken a calculative risk that worked to perfection. It is one of the greatest world cup goals.
#9 Diego Forlan [2010]
Diego Forlan
The man who tamed the Jabulani
Uruguay reaching the semifinals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup surprised everyone. The man who took the responsibility of carrying his Countrys flag was none other than Diego Forlan. Time and again Uruguays defense faltered and they found a man who was ready to produce the best show of his life.
Jabulani was the official match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup whom everybody criticized for having an unfamiliar flight. The players questioned about its participation in the ongoing tournament but Diego Forlan didnt. He rose to the occasion and scored many decisive goals in the tournament for his country. As each of his goals had enough weight and importance, we select all of his goals in this list that won him the Golden Ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Sir, take a bow.
#8 Joe Cole & Maxi Rodriguez [2006]
Goal Scorer - Joe Cole & Maxi Rodriguez (We felt both the goals were a mirror spectacle)
Theres no substitute for old school
Argentina 2-1 Mexico | Round of 16
In the second half of extra-time, this epic match saw a touch of genius from Maxi Rodriguez. Juan Sorin hit a long aerial cross pass to Rodriguez, who jumped and chested the ball to score a left footed volley from the right flank into the opponents goal.
England 2-2 Sweden | Group Stage
While Maxi scored from the volley from right flank with his left foot into the top-left corner of goal, Joe Cole scored a mirror volley from left flank with his right foot into the top-right corner of goal. He too controlled the ball via a little jump off the ground to chest the ball and then the ball left flying to hit the back of the net.
Both these goals are undoubtedly two of the most scintillating glimpses of world cup past and perhaps the two perfect goals scored, ever.
Joe Cole's goal : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED4ISujvy_I
#7 Esteban Cambiasso vs Serbia & Montenegro [2006]
2006 - World Cup Group Stage | Argentina 6-0 Serbia & Montenegro
Goal Scorer - Esteban Cambiasso
Assist - Hernan Crespo
Argentinian Symphony 25 is one of the greatest team goals scored and perhaps the best goal of 2006 FIFA World Cup. The game-play began in front of Argentinas penalty area and a string of passes inside their own half and later in oppositions half lead the ball inside of oppositions penalty area.
The final two touches included a well executed back heel pass from Crespo to Cambiasso, who smashes a left footed strike into the top corner, a deserved end to this great interplay by one of the tournament favorites.
Argentina demolished Serbia & Montenagro six-nil and topped their group, but lost on penalties in Quarter-final after a one-one draw with the Germans.
#6 Carlos Alberto vs Italy [1970]
1970 World Cup - Final | Brazil 4-1 Italy
Goal Scorer - Carlos Alberto
Assist - Pele
The Golden Era, with Pele
Brazilians have been accounted for a lot of great goals in this tournaments history and this goal epitomizes everything. Eight outfield players passed the ball around the oppositions half, the transition from right flank to left flank, the wait on the pass from Pele, the long run and the fine finish from Captain Carlos Alberto. It was all in perfect motion. Simply put, Brazilian magic.
This goal contributed in Brazils 1970 World Cup glory, as Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the finals and retained the Jules Rimet Trophy forever.
#5 Manuel Negrete vs Mexico [1986]
1986 World Cup - Round of 16 | Mexico 2-0 Bulgaria
Goal Scorer - Manuel Negrete
Assist - Javier Aguirre
A little bit of creativity, little bit of magic
This goal from Mexico, in Mexico, has to be the most eccentric goal ever to be scored in world cups, if ever there was any. Negrete collected and controlled a high ball just in front of the hole and combined a little one two with Aguirre without letting the ball touch the ground. What followed was an irresistible finish that seemed an art of gravity.
Negrete attempted an insane looking scissor kick but connected well and it resulted in the ball going in the bottom left corner of the goal while whole of the host nation celebrated in delight as they saw their team produce magic.
Mexico beat Bulgaria two nil and advanced to the Quarters where they lost to West Germany on penalties thus putting an end to the hopes of the hosts.
#4 Michael Owen vs Argentina [1998]
1998 World Cup - Round of 16 | England 2-2 Argentina
(England lost 3-4 on penalties)
Goal Scorer - Michael Owen
If youre good enough, youre old enough
In 1998, Michael Owen became Englands youngest ever player and goal scorer in world cup history. His astounding individual run from his own half passing past two Argentine defenders and confidence to finish made that goal one of the best.
In 2013, his goal came second in FIFA goal of the century rankings. Being considered one behind the goal of the century is a compliment of highest honor, and it is perhaps the best goal an Englishmen has ever scored in a world cup. Its so good and refreshing to see England create a moment of genius in world cup.
Be that as it may, England still lost to Argentina on penalties after the match ended at 2-2. Argentina won 4-3 in penalty shootouts.
#3 Saaed Al-Owairan vs Belgium [1994]
1994 World Cup - Group Stage | Saudi Arabia 1-0 Belgium
Goal Scorer - Saaed Al-Owairan
The Maradona of the Arabs
Saaed Al-Owairian of Saudi Arabia produced a vivid run from his own half to take the ball in amazement to every Belgian player.
This lone goal ensured Saudi Arabia a berth into the knockout stages at the expense of Belgium. His goal is undeniably one of the greatest individual goals of the twentieth century.
#2 Dennis Bergkamp vs Argentina [1998]
1998 World Cup - Quarter-Final | Netherlands 2-1 Argentina
Goal Scorer - Dennis Bergkamp
Assist - Frank de Boer
The greatest assist of all time
Dennis Bergkamps last minute winner against Argentina is a wonder goal to say the least. The greatest assist of all time, a sixty yard aerial inch perfect pass was converted to goal in just three simple touches. Perfect first touch to control the ball, polished second touch to turn around the defender and a precise third touch to finish with a shimmering right foot volley into the goal. Who says, football is difficult?
This goal put Netherlands through to the semi-finals of the 1998 world cup where they eventually lost to Brazil on penalties.
#1 Diego Maradona vs England [1986]
1986 World Cup - Quarter-Final | Argentina 2-1 England
Goal Scorer - Diego Maradona
The famous and the infamous. The good, the bad and the glory. Four minutes after the hand of god incident, Maradona scored the second most talked about goal of all time.
Hctor Enrique passed the ball to Maradona inside his own half, who then began his 60 yard long journey towards the England final third. Dribbling past four English players Peter Beardsley, Peter Reid, Terry Butcher (twice) and Terry Fenwick, he tucked the ball into the net to claim the greatest individual goal scored ever in football history.
Argentina won the match 2-1 and eventually went on to taste world cup glory for the second time.
In 2002, FIFA website users voted this goal as the goal of the century.
