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Since its inception in 1930 there have been 2,063 goals scored at World Cup final tournaments. We've seen tap ins, own goals and great team goals but few things in football get fans more excited than a great individual moment. A goal so good that fans of all nations can only stand, applaud and say to each other "did you see that?"

Here are three of our favourite goals from the World Cup finals.

Michael Owen - England v Argentina - France 98

An 18 year old Michael Owen announces himself on the world stage with a breathtaking run through the heart of the Argentinian defence to score in their round of 16 clash in St Etienne.

 

Diego Maradona - Argentina v England - Mexico 86

Five minutes after opening the scoring with a blatant hand ball Maradona then shows his true genius leaving the England defence in his wake to score arguably the greatest goal in World Cup finals history.

 

Al Owairan - Saudi Arabia v Belgium - USA 94

Not often mentioned in lists such as this given less fashionable team who scored it. However we think this stunning run and finish deserves a seat at the top table.

 

 

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