The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Saeed Al-Owairan scored 34 goals for the Saudi Arabia national team, but his most memorable and rewarding one came during the 1994 World Cup in the United States. The win helped Saudi Arabia advance on a tiebreaker in their World Cup debut. The goal earned Al-Owairan the nickname “Maradona of the Arabs” and the recognition of his country. His celebrity status led to him being gifted a Rolls-Royce and the goal finished sixth in the FIFA "World Cup Goal of the Century" vote.

Source: The Guardian April 07, 2026 10:24 UTC