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Top 10 World Cup goals

Ahead of Brazil 2014, Sports Mole picks out 10 of the best goals that have been scored at the World Cup.

10. Josimar (Netherlands vs. Northern Ireland, 1986)

During what was his first ever appearance at the World Cup, the right-back made a name for himself instantly by firing in an unstoppable shot past a helpless Pat Jennings.

Arie Haan (Netherlands vs. Italy, 1978)

In a group encounter that was tied at one goal apiece, Haan's powerful and swerving effort from a full 40 yards out cannoned into the Italian net via the post and won the game for his country.

8. Saeed Al-Owairan (Saudi Arabia vs. Belgium, 1994)

Belgium's defending may have left a little to be desired, but the speed and desire that Al-Owairan showed during his run from inside his own half makes his goal one of the tournament's most memorable.

7. Michael Owen (England vs. Argentina, 1998)

He'd already made a name for himself in England, but an 18-year-old Owen announced to the world what he was all about by putting the Three Lions 2-1 up against Argentina. He showed great pace, balance, strength and finally composure in finding the top corner of the net in Saint-Etienne.

6. Pele (Brazil vs. Sweden, 1958)

Aged just 17, Pele scored twice in the 1958 World Cup final against Sweden, one of which is still talked about today. Having chest-controlled a cross, the young striker lifted the ball over his marker, before volleying it into the net.

5. Maxi Rodriguez (Argentina vs. Mexico, 2006)

It appeared that Argentina's knockout clash with Mexico was heading for penalties until former Liverpool midfielder Rodriguez intervened. He chested the ball on the edge of the area and then proceeded to loop a volley into the top corner of the Mexican net.

4. Carlos Alberto (Brazil vs. Italy, 1970)

Brazil were 3-1 up on Italy in the 1970 final, but it's fair to say that they left the best until last. A real team goal ended when Pele played a seemingly blind pass into the path of an onrushing Carlos Alberto, who powered his strike into the bottom corner.

3. Esteban Cambiasso, (Argentina vs. Serbia, 2006)

Carlos Alberto's effort had been regarded as the World Cup's best-ever team goal - that was until Cambiasso found the net for Argentina in 2006. The holding midfielder finished off a move that had been built up over 25 passes.

2. Dennis Bergkamp (Netherlands vs. Argentina, 1998)

Such was the quality that Bergkamp possessed, this goal was seen as relatively routine for the Dutchman. Late on in the quarter-finals against Argentina, he plucked Frank de Boer's lofted pass out of the sky. From there, he shifted past Roberto Ayala and then bent his shot into the net with the outside of his right boot.

1. Diego Maradona (Argentina vs. England, 1986)

In the same game in which he created negative headlines for scoring the 'Hand of God', Maradona also showed his genius. Inheriting possession just inside the England half, the Argentine embarked on a gallop that took him beyond four England players and then goalkeeper Peter Shilton to roll the ball into an unguarded goal.

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