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 Overview
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.
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11/28/2025
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Recent Episodes
April 16, 2026
Icons 2022: ‘I dreamed of this so many times’, how Lionel Messi fulfilled his destiny at the World Cup, delivering Argentina the perfect ending
At the end of 2022, under the bright lights of Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lived the moment he had imagined his whole life. After years of pressure, frustration, and extremely painful runner-up finishes, the Argentine captain exceeded all expectations on football's biggest stage to give his country the perfect ending—and fulfill his own destiny. This story, based on a report by Ryan Tolmich, is an episode of Icons—GOAL's podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back, with intensity, the spirit of each tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 2, 2026
Icons 2018: How the Kylian Mbappe twice emulated Pele in Les Bleus’ World Cup triumph
Kylian Mbappé was only nineteen when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world — breaking France’s records, matching feats last seen in Pelé’s era, and powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. This episode, based on the feature written by Krishan Davis, is part of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 19, 2026
Icons 2014: The story behind Germany's shirt in the historic 7-1 defeat of Brazil in the World Cup
In 2014, Germany not only won the World Cup on Brazilian soil—it left behind one of the most powerful and unexpected symbols of unity that football has ever seen. Beyond the unforgettable semi-final victory against the hosts, a match that shocked the world, a red and black jersey came to represent something deeper than victory or defeat. This story, based on a report written by Nino Duit, is one of the episodes of Icons—a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back the spirit of each tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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