Most Memorable Moments in FIFA World Cup History

Published on 08/11/2019
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Three Yellows (2006)

There were few moments that have produced complete embarrassment during the FIFA World Cup. In 2016, in Germany during the game between Australia and Croatia, English referee Graham Poll, handed out 3 yellow cards to Croatia’s Josip Simunic. The referee’s blunder would cause him to be mocked for years to come and even caused him to retire from his career.

Three Yellows 2006

Three Yellows (2006)

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Red For Independence Day (1994)

The FIFA World Cup was in America, and the day was Independence Day. The only thing that wasn’t in the Americans’ favor was Brazil’s Leonardo. Leonardo claimed that the elbow he threw into the face of Tab Ramos was completely accidental, but no-one really buys that. The injury was so severe that it fractured Ramos’ skull. In turn, Leonardo was suspended for the next Brazil game and worried that the ban would carry for the rest of the 1994 World Cup.

Red For Independence Day 1994

Red For Independence Day (1994)

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