Was Argentina-France the Best World Cup Final Ever? Ranking The 5 Best

Editor's note: This story was published on Dec. 19, 2022. 

Was the 2022 FIFA World Cup final the best in the tournament's history?

There were multiple game-tying goals, a hat-trick by one global superstar, and yes — the elusive title for the GOAT. 

But there have been plenty of other classics. We looked back at every men's final and picked the five greatest:

Although this match is the only one that wasn’t really close in score, there was so much history rolled up in this that it has to be considered an all-time great. To wit:

Overall, this was a historic event and made Brazil the most successful national team with three titles, a distinction it still holds.

Pelé's last World Cup match ended with a remarkable third trophy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Known in German circles as "Wunder von Bern" (Miracle of Bern), this is one of the largest upsets in World Cup history as Hungary was a heavy favorite to claim the title. 

This match earned Germany the first World Cup title in its history and remains the only World Cup final where a team overcame a two-goal deficit to win the match (had France won on Sunday, it would have repeated this feat). 

Hungary struck twice early taking a 2-0 lead after just eight minutes, but West Germany outscored the Hungarians 3-0 the rest of the way with the final score coming in the 84th minute. A truly epic comeback for the ages.

West Germany overcame a two-goal deficit to win the first World Cup title. (Photo by SG/PA Images via Getty Images)

Known for the "Phantom Goal" that gave England its first and only World Cup title. The final was played in its home country at the historic Wembley Stadium, and it started at a frenzied pace with both sides connecting on a goal