Brazil vs Italy — USA 1994

The first World Cup Final decided by a penalty shootout in 1994 saw Brazil beat Italy 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, a scenario outperformed only by #1's 2022 shootout drama. Roberto Baggio's missed penalty became the most famous miss in history, sending Brazil to their fourth world title, a 100-year feat that left a generation of Italians haunted. This final ended with the lowest scoring line in 44 years, yet its 120 minutes of tension made it a classic.