Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God, Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Lionel Messi 'completes football' and the 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history - ranked

Goal | 01.06.2026 11:00
The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.