West Germany

Horst Hrubesch sends West Germany to the World Cup final with a cold-blooded penalty against France in the dramatic 1982 semifinal. In the decisive moment of the shootout, he steps up with full confidence and strikes a precise shot past the goalkeeper, sealing an unforgettable comeback victory. His composure, power, and leadership under pressure define this historic moment. Hrubesch’s penalty concludes one of the greatest matches in World Cup history, securing West Germany’s place in the final.