2010 World Cup 2010: The Decade’s Greatest Goal That Shocked Fans Worldwide!

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:57:25 +0000

2010 World Cup: The Decade’s Greatest Goal That Shocked Fans Worldwide When we look back at the iconic moments of the 2010 FIFA World Cup — the tournament that marked South Africa as the host and unveiled the unforgettable magic of Diego Forlán — one goal stands out as the ultimate shocker: “The Goal That Shook the World.” Scored in the Round of 16, Forlán’s majestic strike against Uruguay remains etched in football history as one of the greatest goals ever witnessed. ### The Giant of SofLessia: A Goal That Shook the Stadium It happened on June 27, 2010, in a pulsating knockout match between Uruguay and Morocco, but it resonated far beyond the stadium in Soweto. With the clock ticking down, Forlán, playing for Atlético Madrid at the time but representing Uruguay in the World Cup, unleashed a brilliant left-footed volley from outside the box. The ball curled perfectly over the cross and into the top corner in a moment that transcended sport.