Top 5 FIFA World Cup finals

As the 2014 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, we take a look at some of the best World Cup finals in the history of the tournament.

#1 1986 - Argentina vs West Germany

The 1986 final was held in Mexico at the famous Estadio Azteca. Argentina beat England by the now infamous “Hand of God” goal by Diego Mardona to get to the finals to face a tough West Germay side. 

A thrilling game ensued with Argentina taking the lead in the 23rd minute through Jose Luis Brown and adding a second goal after half time through Jorge Valdano. West Germany managed to equalise through headers from Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Rudi Völler in the 73rd and 80th minute.

Only 3 minutes later, Argentina revived their lead after a superb pass from Maradona found teammate Jorge Burruchaga who scored to make it 3-2. The score remained the same and Diego Maradona went on to win his only World Cup.

Franz Beckenbauer became the only person to lose the World Cup as a player and a manager having played in West Germany’s defeat in 1966.