Most Memorable Moments in FIFA World Cup History

Published on 08/11/2019
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A Hat-trick And A Little More (1958)

We all know that when a player scores three goals in one game, it is dubbed a “hat-trick”. But what do we call it when a player scores 13 goals? Just Fontaine achieved this feat in only six matches! In those days there was no “golden boot” award. Sadly due to injury, this would be his first and last World Cup.

A Hat Trick And A Little More 1958

A Hat Trick And A Little More (1958)

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Now Or Never (1978)

There’s nothing quite as tense as a tied deadlock. Brazil were inches and seconds away form breaking their 1-1 draw against Sweden. As all eyes were locked on the ball headed towards the back of Sweden’s net, Welsh referee, Clive Thomas, blew the whistle, which in turn disqualified the Brazilian goal.

Now Or Never 1978

Now Or Never (1978)

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