Every World Cup season ends on a single night, and the biggest performances rise to the top of the data. Using Sofascore Ratings since 1966, a clear list of final-day giants emerges. The image above highlights the very best numbers from that stage. Here is a closer look at the players featured there and the matches attached to their standout Ratings.

England 1966: two perfect 10s

The 1966 final between England and West Germany finished 4-2, and it produced two maximum Sofascore Ratings. Bobby Moore received a 10, which is the perfect score on the scale. Geoff Hurst also posted a 10 in the same match. Two perfect 10s in one World Cup Final underline how decisive that performance set was for England.

Seeing two players at 10 in a 4-2 result sets a high bar for everyone who followed. Perfect scores are rare, so this double mark stands out across decades of football. For fans comparing historical ratings on Sofascore, that 1966 pairing remains the reference point. It also shows how a final can spotlight both leadership and finishing in the numbers.

Argentina 1978: Kempes and Bertoni shine

Argentina’s 3-1 win over the Netherlands in 1978 features two names high on the list. Mario Kempes landed a 9.7 Sofascore Rating, the best non‑perfect number among these finals. Daniel Bertoni added a 9.4 in the same game. That combination reflects a complete team performance backed by two excellent individual displays.

A 3-1 scoreline with two elite Ratings shows control across the match’s key moments. Kempes at 9.7 sits just below the perfect line set in 1966, while Bertoni’s 9.4 places him among the elite here. On Sofascore, these values make the 1978 final one of the most impressive for any winning side. It is a data-backed snapshot of Argentina’s big-stage quality.

France 1998: Zidane owns the night

France’s 3-0 win against Brazil in 1998 is represented by Zinedine Zidane at 9.6. That number puts him very close to the summit of World Cup Final performances since 1966. A 9.6 in a three-goal win reflects control, influence and end product in a high-pressure match. It is the kind of rating that sticks in memory when you skim the data years later.

In the context of finals, breaking the 9.5 line is rare. Zidane’s 9.6 places him comfortably in the top tier and anchors this era of French football history. For supporters using Sofascore to revisit classic matches, that figure tells the story as well as any highlight reel. It shows how one display can model a team’s entire performance.

Icons across eras: Dunga, Messi and Pelé

The list also covers a wide span for Brazil and Argentina beyond those winning nights. Dunga posted a 9.4 in the 1994 final between Brazil and Italy that ended 0-0. Lionel Messi delivered a 9.4 in the 2022 final that finished 3-3 against France. Pelé registered a 9.1 in Brazil’s 4-1 win over Italy in 1970.

These numbers reflect impact across different types of finals and scorelines. A 0-0 with a 9.4 shows elite control in a tight game, while 3-3 with a 9.4 speaks to sustained influence in a high-scoring contest. The 9.1 in a 4-1 victory points to star quality in a one-sided result. Across eras, Sofascore Ratings capture how various roles shaped the final outcome.

What these Sofascore Ratings reveal

The perfect Sofascore Rating is 10, and it appears only twice here, both in 1966. Most top-tier World Cup Final performances cluster between 9.1 and 9.7. That gap underlines how difficult it is to touch perfection on the biggest stage. Even a 9-plus score places a player among a very exclusive group.

Across England, Argentina, France and Brazil, the numbers show that finals reward leadership, decisiveness and consistency. The scores and teams listed in the image give context to each standout display. For fans, Sofascore helps compare these performances across tournaments in a single, easy metric. It turns the last match of a season-long international cycle into a clean, readable stack of historic highs.