The FIFA World Cup has been the biggest stage for international football since its inception in 1930. Held every four years, this tournament brings together teams from around the globe in a celebration of skill, perseverance and national pride.

Over the years, the World Cup finals have produced some of the greatest moments in football history, with players and nations cementing their place in the annals of the game. From Pele’s hat-trick in 1970 to Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ in 1986, these finals always have a special place in the hearts of football fans.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most memorable FIFA World Cup finals in history:

1930 – Uruguay vs Argentina

The first ever World Cup final saw the hosts, Uruguay, take on their South American rivals, Argentina. In front of a packed stadium in Montevideo, the Uruguayans secured a 4-2 victory in a match that featured some brutal tackles and two red cards.

1958 – Brazil vs Sweden

Brazil’s first ever World Cup triumph was a convincing one, as they thrashed Sweden 5-2 in the final. The legendary Pele scored two goals and set up another to lead his team to victory in what was a coming-of-age moment for Brazilian football.

1970 – Brazil vs Italy

Considered by many to be the greatest World Cup final of all time, the 1970 showdown between Brazil and Italy had everything – skill, drama, and some truly remarkable goals. Brazil ran out 4-1 winners thanks to a hat-trick from Pele and a stunning strike from Carlos Alberto.

1986 – Argentina vs West Germany

The 1986 World Cup final will always be remembered for Diego Maradona’s two goals, one of which he famously described as the “Hand of God.” Despite that controversial moment, Argentina secured a 3-2 victory over West Germany to claim their second World Cup title.

1998 – France vs Brazil

In front of a raucous crowd in Paris, France pulled off a shock victory over a highly-fancied Brazil side. Zinedine Zidane scored two goals and Emmanuel Petit added a third in injury time to secure a 3-0 win and France’s first ever World Cup triumph.

2002 – Brazil vs Germany

Brazil won their fifth World Cup in style, as they comfortably defeated Germany 2-0 in the final. Ronaldo, who had suffered a seizure just hours before the match, scored both goals to cap off an incredible individual tournament.

2010 – Spain vs Netherlands

In a tightly-contested final that featured nine yellow cards and one red, Spain secured their first ever World Cup triumph thanks to an extra-time goal from Andres Iniesta. The playmaker’s strike, which came after some slick interplay with his teammates, sent the Spanish fans into delirium and sealed their team’s place in history.

2018 – France vs Croatia

In a final that featured bags of attacking flair and plenty of drama, France secured their second ever World Cup title with a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann were among the scorers for the French, while Croatia’s goals came from Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic.

The FIFA World Cup finals have produced some incredible moments over the years, with each tournament providing a stage for players and nations to leave their mark on the beautiful game. As football fans, we can only wait in anticipation for the next edition of the World Cup and the memories it will create.

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