Unforgettable Sports Moments That Defined History

Landon Donovan’s Last-Minute World Cup Goal (2010)

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In a crucial group stage match against Algeria at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the United States men’s national soccer team needed a win to advance. In stoppage time, Landon Donovan scored a dramatic goal to secure a 1-0 victory, sending the U.S. team to the knockout stage and sparking celebrations across the country. Donovan’s goal remains one of the most memorable moments in U.S. soccer history.