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World Cup Final Heroes

Scorers, keepers and moments from World Cup finals, 1950 to 2026. Hard. Tap a square to start; tap it again to switch between across and down.

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  1. Scored the winner in the 1950 deciding match at the Maracanã. (7)
  2. Came off the bench to score in extra time in 2014. (5)
  3. Scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final. (5)
  4. Scored in the 116th minute in 2010. (7)
  5. Scored in two finals and was sent off in the second. (6)
  6. Scored a hat-trick in a final and still lost. (6)
  7. Scored and was headbutted in the 2006 final. (9)
  8. First name of the 2026 extra-time winner. (6)
  9. Scored twice in the 1958 final, aged 17. (4)
  10. His screaming celebration became the image of the 1982 final. (8)
  11. Scored the 84th-minute winner in 1986. (10)
  12. Missed the last penalty of the 1994 final. (6)
  13. Scored from the penalty spot in the 1974 final and from open play in 1982. (8)
  14. Scored twice in the 1978 final and was the tournament's top scorer. (6)
  15. Scored the only goal of the 1990 final, from the penalty spot. (6)
  16. Scored the winning penalty in the 2006 shootout. (6)
  17. Scored the winning penalty in 2022. (7)
  18. Scored the late winner in the "Miracle of Bern". (4)
  19. Scored both goals in the 2002 final. (7)