Copa do Mundo — Partidas icônicas.

The most memorable World Cup matches aren't always finals. They're moments that reshaped how the sport sees itself: an unfancied side toppling a giant, a single player carrying the weight of a continent, an upset so total it broke the host country (Brazil 7-1, 2014), or a goal so beautiful it transcends the result (Maradona's Goal of the Century, 1986).

For the trophy matches, see our full finals history (1930-2022). For per-edition knockout brackets including every R16/QF/SF result, see standings by year.