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Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities. Some you already know, others you’ll never forget after hearing their story. This podcast uncovers the moments, symbols, items and people that shaped football and World Cup history. From Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt to Ronaldo’s legendary 2002 haircut. Not just what happened, but why it became iconic.

Podcast episodes

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Icons 2002: How the Cascão Haircut Changed Everything for Ronaldo and Brazil in the 2002 World Cup Triumph

2026/02/05

Amidst a cloud of tension, before a World Cup semi-final, Brazil's star player made a simple decision that went down in history. This episode, inspired by a special report by Tauan Ambrosio, is part of ICONS — GOAL's podcast that revisits, from unique perspectives, the last ten World Cups, reviving the spirit of the greatest tournament of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icons 1998: Zidane and the troubled rise of a French genius

2026/01/22

At the 1998 World Cup, a shy midfielder from the city of Marseille became the face of a new nation, transforming pain into pride and silence into legend. This story, based on a report by Naim Beneddra, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing back the spirit of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icons 1994: The seminal World Cup that made America believe in the beautiful game

2026/01/08

From stadium anthems to sweltering afternoons in packed arenas, the summer of 1994 marked the moment football - or soccer - truly crashed the American party. It was the World Cup that changed everything: where global passion met US showtime, and two sporting cultures began to merge. This story, based on the feature written by Tom Hindle, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icons 1990: a walk into the light, Franz Beckenbauer at the 1990 World Cup

2025/12/18

On a magical night in Rome, as Germany celebrated their third world title in 1990, one man quietly stepped away from the chaos. Franz Beckenbauer - hands in his pockets, gold medal around his neck - walked alone across the Stadio Olimpico pitch, lost in thought while his players rejoiced. This story - inspired by the feature written by Filippo Cataldo - is one of ten episodes in Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from a unique perspective, to bring the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icons 1986: From Tepito to the Azteca, the incredible story of Argentina’s jerseys in Mexico

2025/12/04

Maradona’s brilliance was written in jerseys hastily bought from a street market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icons Teaser

2025/11/28

Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices