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

The top 3 according to 15 votes from people: Brazilian teamwork · Maradona's second goal · Germany 1–5 England. (Updated May 16, 2023.)

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.

I. Soares · · 10 items · 15 votes · 0 comments

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Top 10

  1. 1

    Brazilian teamwork

    Brazil v Italy, Mexico 1970 final.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 0

    3
  2. 2

    Maradona's second goal

    England v Argentina, Mexico 1986.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  3. 3

    Germany 1–5 England

    World Cup qualifier, 2001.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  4. 4

    Michael Owen's solo goal against Argentina

    England v Argentina, France 1998.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  5. 5

    "Some people are on the pitch"

    1966 final, England v West Germany.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  6. 6

    Pearce and Waddle miss

    England v West Germany, Italy 1990.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  7. 7

    Only Bergkamp can do this

    Netherlands v Argentina, France 1998.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  8. 8

    Pelé's dummy

    On goalkeeper Mazurkiewicz, Brazil v Uruguay, Mexico 1970.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  9. 9

    Ireland's penalty shoot-out

    Ireland v Romania, Italy 1990.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  10. 10

    The Hand of God

    England v Argentina, Mexico 1986.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 1

    0

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