Top 5 Greatest Comebacks in World Cup History

These thrilling comebacks have secured an untouchable place in World Cup history.

The World Cup has produced some of the most unforgettable moments in football history, including some of the greatest comebacks.

Teams that have come back from seemingly impossible positions to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat have become legends of the tournament. In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 greatest comebacks in World Cup history.

Germany 3-3 France (5-4 pens) (1982 World Cup semi-finals)

The semi-final between Germany and France at the 1982 World Cup was one of the most thrilling matches in the history of the tournament. France took a 3-1 lead with just over 20 minutes remaining, but Germany mounted a stunning comeback to level the scores at 3-3. The match went to penalties, and Germany eventually won 5-4 to advance to the final.

Portugal 5-3 North Korea (1966 World Cup Quarter-finals)

In the quarter-finals of the 1966 World Cup, Portugal found themselves 3-0 down against North Korea with just 25 minutes remaining. However, they mounted an incredible comeback and scored five unanswered goals to win the match 5-3. The comeback is considered one of the greatest in World Cup history, and it helped Portugal reach the semi-finals for the first time.

England 3-2 Cameroon (1990 World Cup Quarter-finals)

The quarter-final between England and Cameroon at the 1990 World Cup was a match that had everything. Cameroon took a 2-1 lead into the second half, but England mounted a comeback and scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to win 3-2. The match is considered one of the most exciting and dramatic in World Cup history, and it helped England reach the semi-finals for the first time in 24 years.

Italy 4-3 West Germany (1970 World Cup Semi-finals)

The semi-final between Italy and West Germany at the 1970 World Cup is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in the history of the tournament. Italy took a 1-0 lead in the first half, but West Germany came roaring back and took a 3-1 lead with just over 20 minutes remaining. However, Italy mounted an incredible comeback and scored three unanswered goals to win the match 4-3. The match is considered a classic, and it helped Italy reach the final for the first time in 32 years.

West Germany 3-2 Hungary (1954 World Cup final)

The final of the 1954 World Cup between West Germany and Hungary is considered one of the greatest comebacks in football history. Hungary took a 2-0 lead within the first 10 minutes of the match, but West Germany mounted an incredible comeback and scored three unanswered goals to win the match 3-2. The match is known as the “Miracle of Bern” and it helped West Germany win their first ever World Cup.