Paraguay

José Luis Chilavert, Paraguay’s legendary goalkeeper, almost makes history with a thunderous free kick against Slovenia in the 2002 World Cup group stage. Stepping up from long range, he strikes the ball with incredible power and precision, sending it curling toward the top corner. The goalkeeper scrambles and just manages to tip it over the bar, denying Chilavert what would have been the first-ever goal by a goalkeeper in a World Cup. His confidence, technique, and audacity embody his unique status as one of football’s greatest scoring keepers.