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VIVA – The World Cup is one of the most highly awaited sports matches by the public because it is only held once every four years. In the 2022 World Cup championship, Argentina defeated France through a penalty shootout with a score of 4-2.
In the final match, Argentina vs France was very fierce. Les Bleus was two goals behind until finally able to compensate for the game of the tango team until the second extra round the score remained balanced and had to proceed to the penalty shootout.
Apart from presenting an incredible and iconic final match. Many football observers or former football players say that the 2022 Qatar World Cup is the best. Well, here are the best World Cup Finals throughout history.
1. Argentina vs France (2022 World Cup)
Lionel Messi antar Timnas Argentina juara Piala Dunia 2022
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The 2022 World Cup is considered the best in history. In the final match, Argentina vs France had to end in a penalty shootout after 120 minutes of fierce play and ended in a 3-3 draw.
In the penalty shootout, Argentina emerged as the champion with a score of 4-2. In addition, this will be Lionel Messi's last World Cup because he is already 35 years old. After becoming the 2022 World Cup Champion, Argentina, and even Lionel Messi received many awards.
2. Brazil vs Italy (1970 World Cup)
Pele Mantan pemain Timnas Brasil
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In the 1970 World Cup, Brazil was against Italy. In the match, Pele and his friends won with a score of 4-1. Not only that, but Pele also made history as a player who was able to win three World Cup trophies.
This record is difficult to get by any player. Therefore, the 1970 World Cup is one of the best World Cups in history.
3. Italy vs France (2006 World Cup)
Zinedine Zidane menanduk Marco Materazzi di final Piala Dunia 2006, saat Prancis melawan Italia.
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In the 2006 World Cup final, Italy played against France. Both teams played to a 1-1 draw, so the match had to go to a penalty shootout. The 2006 World Cup final is considered the best World Cup in history because there was an unforgettable moment.
The moment was about the incident of Zinedine Zidane's header to Marco Materazzi which made the former Real Madrid coach get a red card. In the final, Italy managed to come out as champions.
4. Germany vs Brazil (2022 World Cup)
Ronaldo Nazario
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In the 2002 World Cup Final that pitted Germany vs Brazil, Brazil won after beating Germany by 2-0. The match became the best World Cup final as Brazil became the first country to win five World Cup trophies.
In addition, Ronaldo Nazario was named the top scorer in the 2002 World Cup. After the end of the World Cup, he immediately won the world's best player award.
5. Brazil vs France (1998 World Cup)
In the 1998 World Cup, France was the host. It was said to be the best World Cup because France won against Brazil. The trophy made the first time for the French national team to win the World Cup title after winning 3-0.
France was able to holding the movement of the Brazilian national team striker Ronaldo Nazario who became one of the most dangerous attackers at that time. Furthermore, France became the second country to host and then won the trophy after the England national team at the 1966 World Cup.
