Five weeks after things began with Julian Quinones firing in the opening goal of the in Mexico City, things have drawn to a close with Spain lifting the trophy in New York New Jersey.
Across a remarkable journey that saw debutants rise, heavyweights stumble, stars shine and starlets emerge, the tournament produced 308 goals, at a rate of almost three per match.
FIFA has whittled that down to 12 of the very best, with those goals now in the running for the . Users have until 27 July to place their vote once the window opens. After the voting window has closed, the winning goal will be announced.
v Qatar (1-0), Group B, 24 June
The 18-year-old showed tremendous footwork to evade two defenders before crashing in an unstoppable effort from the edge of the area.
With his side being held by the 10-man Swiss in extra-time and only a few minutes away from facing a penalty shootout, Alvarez conjured an incredible curling finish from outside of the area to give La Albiceleste the lead in an eventual 3-1 victory,
An extraordinary goal to cap an extraordinary match. With France pushing to complete a comeback for the ages, England's star man stepped forward, racing from his own half before swivelling brilliantly away from Maxence Lacroix and coolly firing low home a bronze-winning beauty.
The sight of Lopes Cabral cutting in from the left wing and curling a magnificent effort beyond Emiliano Martinez and inside the far post was a piece of magic for Cabo Verdeans and neutrals alike to savour – a highlight of an already tie in which the newcomers pushed Argentina all the way before succumbing 3-2.
The prolific Norway forward received the ball on the corner of the Brazil box, taking one touch with his right, a second with his left to set himself and then a third thunderbolt which sent the ball arrowing across the helpless Alisson and into the bottom corner of the net.
v Morocco (2-1), Group C, 24 June
Haiti attacker arrowed a shot of stunning speed and power on a diagonal path into the top corner of Yassine Bounou’s goal.
v IR Iran (1-0), Group G, 15 June
Elijah Just linked up with Chris Wood and then Sarpreet Singh before collecting the ball from Wood in the box, flicking it up and lashing it high into the net en route to becoming the first All White to score twice in a World Cup match.
v Sweden (1-0), Group F, 25 June
A wonderful team effort as Ritsu Doan played a give-and-go with Ayase Ueda then supplied an angled through-ball to meet Maeda’s run in behind – a move capped by a composed finish.
v Senegal (3-1), Group I, 16 June
France's greatest marksman unleashed a shot from 32 yards which flew past Edouard Mendy for his record-breaking 58th goal for his nation.
v Algeria (1-0), Group J, 16 June
Collecting the ball on the turn he advanced to the D and then let fly, beating Luca Zidane with the trademark speed and whip on his shot.
v Congo DR (1-0), Group K, 28 June
The highlight of the White Wolves' debut World Cup came in their final match with this inch-perfect lob from their inspirational captain.
v Argentina (1-0), Final, 19 July
The goal that won the title would almost merit inclusion for its importance alone. Yet there was plenty to enjoy and admire in the quality of the effort, with Nico Williams' intelligent headed assist setting up Ferran Torres for an emphatic first-time left-foot finish.
Sources: FIFA Official
