Well, it’s taken a month, but here we are: just two days away from the World Cup Final.
And since we didn’t want to send you in to the world’s biggest sporting event without some fond memories of everything that’s happened leading up to it, we’ve sorted through YouTube to show you the 7 Best Goals of the World Cup.
Apologies for the quality of the videos, but we’re going to go ahead and blame FIFA.
James Rodriguez (Colombia) vs. Uruguay
The body control is one level of amazing, but to have the, um, ball(s), to even attempt this at the World Cup level is basically insane.
And in case you wanted to know what it was like to be there…
Tim Cahill (Australia) vs. Netherlands
“The perfect strike.” What else do you need to know? With this goal, Cahill has officially scored half of the total goals Australia has ever netted at the World Cup.
Robin van Persie (Netherlands) vs. Spain
This might just be the best header you’ll ever see. It’s like a move out of Swan Lake, only if half a billion people were watching and actually cared.
Andre Schuerrle (Germany) vs. Brazil
Talk about putting the nail in the coffin. Even before this incredible shot Brazil was already suffering from its most embarrassing loss in World Cup history.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) vs. Iran
Just a game winner in injury time from the best player in the world. This is exactly why you watch soccer. And the commentator on this video makes sure you know that.
David Luiz (Brazil) vs. Colombia
The Brazilian guy’s face at 0:17 says it all. This is like hitting a hole-in-one on a par 5.
Jermaine Jones (USA) vs. Portugal
The goalie doesn’t even move.
Let us rephrase. The world-class, highly paid, über-experienced, professional goalie doesn’t even move. That’s how good this strike is.
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