Saeed Al-Owairan vs Belgium — 1994

Saeed Al-Owairan's solo goal for Saudi Arabia against Belgium at the 1994 World Cup is one of the most dramatic and underappreciated strikes in tournament history. Starting just inside the Saudi half, he dribbled past five Belgian outfield players at pace across 70 metres before finishing calmly past Michel Preud'homme. The goal was widely compared to Maradona's 1986 classic and earned the FIFA Best Goal of the Tournament award. Saudi Arabia won 1–0. Al-Owairan never played in Europe despite the goal — making it one of football's most poignant what-ifs.