As the 92nd World Cup prepares to begin on Nov. 20, betting odds in world cup 2022 Fox Sports in the United States has decided to look back at the past to select the most iconic moments in the tournament's history. Whether it was when Lionel Messi showed off his right foot, or when Eric Wynalda placed the perfect free kick at the perfect moment, the tournament has left a lasting impression on soccer fans.
The 2006 World Cup was the first tournament to feature women's soccer and the result was a record number of goals (5.5 per match). Many of these goals were scored by the weaker sides, with teams such as South Korea allowing 16 goals in two games. In contrast, Austria defeated Switzerland 7-5 in the quarterfinals. And, in the final, West Germany came back from a 2-0 deficit to win.
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil was a spectacular tournament that saw soccer return to Brazil. The stadiums were packed with enthusiastic fans. The tournament included all the previous champions and the best teams in the world. However, many of the results were shocking. England, Spain, and Italy all lost their first two games. The game went to extra time, and then into penalty kicks.
France hosted the 1998 World Cup. The winning team was led by Zidane, who scored twice in the first half and clinched the victory over Brazil in a 3-0 victory. This was the first time a European team had won the World Cup.
