Top 5 Most Iconic Goals In Football History

Top 5 Most Iconic Goals In Football History

FIFA World Cup has continuously produced special goals. But what are the best World Cup goals of all time,So join me i share my Most Iconic Goals In Football History. My list is in no particular order, it start with the “Goal of the Century”.

1) Diego Maradona – Argentina vs. England (1986) :-

World Cup 1986 quarter-final between England and Argentina will always be remember for the Maradona’s famous “Hand of God” Goal. When match start Four minutes after that Maradona collected the ball inside his own half he dribble the ball from two England midfielders then he dribble another three defenders and goalkeeper he completing his 60-meter run and with his header he put ball into England’s net, he scored one of the greatest World Cup goals of all time. Maradona score five goal and five assists in seven games of World Cup 1986, Continuing his double against England, He won another match in the semi finals and in final Argentina beat Germany by 3-2 and won the World cup 1986. 

In 2022, This goal is voted  as”Goal of the Century” by www.FIFA.com voters. That why it is one of the Most Iconic Goal In Football History.

2) Maxi Rodriguez – Argentina vs. Mexico (2006) :-

The next goal on my list of the Most Iconic Goal In Football History is by another Argentine, Maxi Rodriguez, He score a outstanding goal in World Cup 2006 after Maradona’s famous goal. In World Cup 2006 last 16 match between Argentina and Mexico has wild start, After just six minutes of game start, Rafael Marquez gave the Mexico lead but Hernan Crespo equalized the goal four minutes later. However, both the team failed to score the goal in normal time. The score level at 1-1, In the 98 minute, Juan Palo sorin recived the ball from lione mess inside Mexico’s half Sorin cross the ball and kick at the edge of the penalty area Maxi Rodriguez receive the ball on his chest before smashing a left footed shot into the top corner of the net. Goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez dived with full stretch but he was unable to save the goal.

Maxi Rodriguez’s thunderbolt goal against Mexico is one of the Most Iconic Goals In Football World Cup History of all time.

3) James Rodriguez – Colobia Vs Uruguay (2014) :-

Maxi Rodriguez is not the only Rodriguez who have scored one of the Most Iconic Goals In Football History Colombia’s James Rodriguez Score another iconic chest and volley goal eight years later. Colombia VS Uruguay match in the round of 16 at the World Cup 2014.  Uruguay was favored in that match all thinks that Uruguay advance to the quarter-finals. But as the game approached at 30-minute mark, James received the ball at head height.The young forward James took the ball down with his chest and shut the ball inside the crossbar. James scored a goal in match and Colombia beat Uruguay with a lead of 2-1.

After that Colombia defeated by Brazil in the quarter-finals, James score six goals in five games and get Golden Boot. That’s why James wonder goal is among the greatest goals in football history.

4) Benjamin Pavard – France Vs Argentina (2018) :-

Have you ever seen anyone hit a ball as sweetly as Benjamin Pavard. In FIFA World Cup 2018 round of 16. France has lead on Argentina by 2-1, attacking players like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann were expected to get their country out of trouble. However, the equalizer came. In 57th minute of match, French left-back Lucas Hernandez shut a cross from the byline. The ball defeated everyone in the box and get to Pavard. He leaned back and shut half-volley into the roof of the net. The ball continued to rise past Argentina goalkeeper Franco Armani who failed to save the goal. France won the match by 4-3. Thats why Benjamin’s goal is consider as one of the Most Iconic Goal In Football History all time.

5) Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal Vs Spain (2018) :-

Cristiano Ronaldo’s free-kick against Spain in World Cup 2018. Portugal and Spain met in the opening round of the World Cup 2018 and become one of the most memorable match of the tournament. Ronaldo was favored in this match. He score the goal in fourth minutes and he put his team up by 2-1, just before half-time Portugal is 3-2 down, In the last few minutes of the match Portugal get a free kick on the edge of the penalty area. In the 88th minute, Ronaldo kick the ball around Spain’s goal post and scored one of the Most Iconic Goal In Football History of all time. 

FAQ :-

Ques 1   Is Diego Maradona “Hand of God” goal is legal 

Ans 1     In that match Diedo Maradona Hand Of God goal is declare as legal goal by match referee.

Ques 2  Which Goal is most Iconic Goal Of Century ?

Ans 2    No Dought, Diego Maradona Hand Of God goal is most Iconic Goal Of Century.