The greatest goals in World Cup history

Picking the greatest World Cup goals is impossible to do objectively, but these are on every shortlist.

• Diego Maradona vs England, 1986 — the solo run past half the team
• Carlos Alberto vs Italy, 1970 — the perfect team move finished in the final
• Michael Owen vs Argentina, 1998 — a teenager's sprint and finish
• Saeed Al-Owairan vs Belgium, 1994 — a Maradona-esque solo effort
• James Rodríguez vs Uruguay, 2014 — a chest-and-volley screamer

Which 2026 moment will join the list? Predict who goes deep and you might just be watching when it happens.