FIFA has released a compilation video on its official YouTube channel showcasing iconic goals from five historic World Cup editions [1].
The release serves to preserve the legacy of the sport's most celebrated players and promote FIFA's tournament channels as the world looks toward future competitions. By archiving these moments, the organization highlights the evolution of the game through its most influential eras.
The footage focuses on a specific window of football history, spanning the years 1970 to 1986 [1]. This period is widely regarded as a golden age for the sport, featuring some of the most technically gifted players to ever compete on the world stage.
According to the video description, the compilation features "the most epic, most iconic strikes" from the finals [1]. The highlights include legendary figures such as Pele, Johan Cruyff, and Diego Maradona, alongside Mario Kempes, Paolo Rossi, and Gerd Müller [1].
While this specific collection focuses on a limited timeframe, the broader history of the tournament is vast. There have been 2,548 goals scored at men’s World Cups since the first tournament began [2].
FIFA's digital strategy continues to emphasize accessibility to historic archives. In addition to the era-specific compilation, the FIFA.com editorial team has promoted content that allows fans to watch goals scored from every minute of the match, from the first to the 90th [3].
This archival push comes as the organization leverages its social media presence to maintain engagement between tournament cycles. The video emphasizes the enduring nature of these goals, which remain benchmarks for quality and skill in the modern game.
“Relive the most epic, most iconic strikes from five historic editions of the FIFA World Cup.”
The strategic release of curated historical content allows FIFA to bridge the gap between the sport's analog origins and its digital future. By highlighting the 1970-1986 era, the organization reinforces the mythology of the World Cup, ensuring that new generations of fans connect with the legendary figures who defined the tournament's global prestige.
