'Hand of God' and more: Top five most controversial goals in FIFA World Cup history.

November 15, 2022 Sports Tak Staff

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will start on November 20 in Qatar.

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The competition will be played between November 20 to December 18.

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Let's take a look at the list of the five most controversial goals in FIFA World Cup history.

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Diego Maradona’s 'Hand of God' in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England is arguably the most controversial goal ever in football.

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In 1966 WC final between England and West Germany, Geoff Hurst’s extra-time strike was awarded as a goal by the linesman but to this day it remains unclear whether the ball crossed the line or not.

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During a qualifying game between France and Ireland in 2009, Thierry Henry handled the ball twice in one possession before sending it into the six-yard box. The referee failed to spot the error.

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In the 2010 FIFA World Cup tie between England and Germany, Frank Lampard's strike crossed the goal line but the referee disallowed the goal.

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In the 1990 FIFA World Cup final between West Germany and Argentina, Jurgen Klinsmann’s 'dive' resulted in a penalty for the former which ultimately became the match-deciding decision.

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