The FIFA World Cup 2018 is around the corner. In a week's time, the mega sporting event will finally see its commencement. The multi-nation tourney will see 32 teams competing at 12 venues in a time span of 30 days to win the coveted Winners Trophy! This year the teams of Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Argentina are heading as clear favourites to lift the 2018 FIFA World Cup trophy. Before it kicks off, we take a look at a video which shows all the top 10 goals that were scored in the 2014 edition.

Talking about the FIFA World Cup 2014 that took place in Brazil saw a lot of amazing goals being hit throughout the tournament. Players like Lionel Messi (of Argentina), David Villa (of Spain), David Luiz (of Brazil), and Robin van Persie’s (of Netherlands) feature in the top 10 goals list scored in last football World Cup.

Watch Top 10 Goals Scored in 2014 FIFA Football Cup held in Russia:

One simply cannot forget Robin van Persie’s flying-header against the clueless Spain team in the previous football World Cup in Brazil. James Rodriguez (of Colombia) was awarded the Golden Boot in 2014 World Cup, for his goal tally of 6 goals and 2 assists. Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Ball (Best Player) winner for his superb display of skills in the entire tournament.

It was Germany who beat Argentina in the Final of the tournament with the scoreline reading 1-0 at the end of the match. The 2014 World Cup was quite a spectacle for every football fan. Will the players sizzle in Russia World Cup 2018 as much as they did in Brazil World Cup 2014 or more? Only time can tell.

The World Cup is scheduled to begin from June 14, with the hosts, Russia, locking horns with Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener. Stay tuned with LatestLY for all the latest updates about FIFA World Cup 2018.

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