# The greatest World Cup moments of all time according to Channel 4 (2002)

Before the 2002 World Cup, Channel 4 broadcast "100 Greatest World Cup Moments". The winner was Maradona's second goal against England in 1986, ahead of Michael Owen's goal against Argentina in 1998. The top 10, seen through British eyes.

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- May 16, 2023 · I. Soares
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## Top 10

1. **Brazilian teamwork** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Brazil v Italy, Mexico 1970 final.
2. **Maradona's second goal** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — England v Argentina, Mexico 1986.
3. **Germany 1–5 England** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — World Cup qualifier, 2001.
4. **Michael Owen's solo goal against Argentina** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — England v Argentina, France 1998.
5. **"Some people are on the pitch"** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 1966 final, England v West Germany.
6. **Pearce and Waddle miss** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — England v West Germany, Italy 1990.
7. **Only Bergkamp can do this** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Netherlands v Argentina, France 1998.
8. **Pelé's dummy** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — On goalkeeper Mazurkiewicz, Brazil v Uruguay, Mexico 1970.
9. **Ireland's penalty shoot-out** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Ireland v Romania, Italy 1990.
10. **The Hand of God** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — England v Argentina, Mexico 1986.

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