The World Cup has provided a wide array of matches, some less memorable than others. Here’s a look at how games ranked, starting from those that missed the mark to the exhilarating clashes.

Least Memorable Matches

90. Group C, Haiti 0-1 Scotland: Scotland secured their first World Cup win in 36 years, but with 44 fouls and only four shots on target from 24 attempts, it was not a spectacle.

89. Group A, Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa: Despite dominating possession, South Africa struggled for cohesion, while the Czechs sat back with little success on the break.

88. Group A, Mexico 2-0 South Africa: The atmosphere was vibrant, but Mexico capitalized on South Africa’s error and two red cards to win. South Africa offered minimal threat.

87. Group L, England 0-0 Ghana: A dull first half was followed by a slightly better second half but still lacked excitement. England hit the post, and both teams escaped scrutiny for bad tackles.

86. Group D, Paraguay 0-0 Australia: Both teams settled for a draw to advance, reflecting the lack of urgency in this match.

85. Group H, Uruguay 0-1 Spain: Spain capitalized on Uruguay’s defensive error. With only 11 shots, the match lacked action.

Mid-Range Matches

84. Group B, Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: Thanks to Sead Kolasinac, Bosnia earned a point. Canada’s first World Cup point saved by a late equalizer.

83. Group L, Ghana 1-0 Panama: The second half was more exciting, with Caleb Yirenkyi’s late goal securing the win for Ghana.

82. Group B, Canada 6-0 Qatar: Canada dominated with Qatar offering no resistance both in attack and defense.

81. Group E, Germany 7-1 Curacao: A one-sided affair with Germany flexing their muscles. Curacao managed an emotional equalizer.

80. Group G, New Zealand 1-5 Belgium: Belgium found fluency and secured a comfortable win. New Zealand’s style put them at risk.

Highly Engaging Matches

79. Group I, Senegal 5-0 Iraq: Despite an initial stalemate, Senegal’s dominance prevailed with spectacular goals.

78. Group G, Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Egypt did well without relying on Mohamed Salah. Lukaku’s forced own goal secured the point for Belgium.

77. Group L, Panama 0-1 Croatia: Croatia’s patience paid off with Ante Budimir’s goal to win the match.

76. Group I, France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe showcased his skill in a match with a lengthy weather delay.

75. Group F, Japan 1-1 Sweden: An entertaining finish with well-constructed goals from both sides.

Top Matches

10. Group F, Netherlands 2-2 Japan: High-quality play from two top teams, resulting in a tense and engaging match.

9. Group L, England 4-2 Croatia: An action-packed match with multiple goals and thrilling sequences.

8. Group C, Morocco 4-2 Haiti: Haiti’s resilience led to memorable goals, but Morocco ultimately emerged victorious.

7. Group J, Algeria 3-3 Austria: A dramatic game with fluctuating leads and a remarkable ending.

6. Round of 32, Germany 1-1 Paraguay (3-4 on penalties): Paraguay’s defensive grit was showcased against Germany. Penalties provided a thrilling finish.

5. Round of 32, Portugal 2-1 Croatia: A match fueled by nostalgia as Ronaldo and Modric faced off. Portugal’s victory was hard-fought.

4. Group H, Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia: Cape Verde’s historic journey to the knockout rounds overshadowed the game itself.

3. Round of 32, Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (2-3 on penalties): Morocco dominated but Netherlands held on in a fiercely contested shootout.

2. Round of 32, Belgium 3-2 Senegal: A late comeback by Belgium made for an exhilarating finish.

1. Round of 32, Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET): Argentina’s thrilling win included brilliant goals and Cape Verde’s tenacious spirit.