It’s a goal! Three of the best strikes of 2022 FIFA World Cup so far | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar is into its second week and there have been some exhilarating performances in the 22nd edition of the extravaganza so far with quite a few old records being rewritten and new ones being created.
From teams like Argentina and Germany suffering group stage upsets to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo — first man to score at five World Cups and Olivier Giroud — tying Thierry Henry’s all-time goal scoring record for France — the tournament has been a roller coaster ride so far for millions of fans across continents and it promises to get even better.
And to go with that, there have been some spectacular goals that have forced the commentators to jump out of their chairs in joy and surprise and sent chills down the spines of the fans watching inside the stadiums and on their television sets, across the world.
TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at three of the best goals scored in the tournament so far:
Richarlison screamer against Serbia (Brazil vs Serbia)
Brazil forward Richarlison de Andrade produced arguably one the best goals in FIFA World Cup history in the five time champions’ opener against Serbia. The 25-year-old scored twice in Brazil’s comfortable 2-0 win. However the biggest talking point was Richarlison’s second hit at the target.
The bicycle kick that Richarlison struck in the 73rd minute was simply an outstanding effort where he skillfully controlled the cross with his left leg inside the Serbian box and then found the net with his right foot strike over his head, beating a Serbian defender and the goalkeeper comfortably.
Watch Richarlison’s goal here: (Footage Courtesy: FIFA)

The wonder goal from Richarlison was followed by a huge roar from the Brazil fans inside the stadium as he sealed the fate of the game with his acrobatic strike.
Messi thunderbolt against Mexico (Argentina vs Mexico)
Argentina’s World Cup campaign got off to a torrid start as they began with a shock 1-2 loss against Saudi Arabia. However their campaign got a new lease of life with a 2-0 win over Mexico in their second group match. And the breath of fresh air for Argentina’s campaign came via a Lionel Messi goal that he struck in the second half of the contest against the Mexicans.
The Argentine skipper produced a superb strike from just outside the Mexican box in the 64th minute. The left-footed bullet from Messi beat the goalkeeper with ease and finished at the bottom right of the net.
Watch Messi’s wonder strike here: (Footage Courtesy: FIFA)

Enzo Fernandez later scored the second goal for the two-time champions as they finished with a 2-0 sweep of Mexico and their first full points.
Salem Al-Dawsari historic winner against Argentina (Saudi Arabia vs Argentina)
Winger Salem Al-Dawsari etched his name in the history books when his 53rd minute strike against Argentina caused one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup.
With both the teams level at one-all after goals from Lionel Messi (10’P) and Saleh Alshehri (48′), Salem’s right-footed strike from the edge of the box to the far right corner of the Argentine net stunned the Messi-led side.
Watch Al-Dawsari’s goal here: (Footage Courtesy: FIFA)

Dodging three defenders in an impressive fashion, Salem’s precise strike past the goalkeeper earned Saudi Arabia an unforgettable victory against the two-time champions, which has been dubbed by many experts as possibly the biggest upset ever in a World Cup match. The 31-year-old then topped off the goal with a somersault backflip.