Belgium

Jan Vertonghen scores a stunning and unexpected looping header against Japan in the 2018 World Cup Round of 16, sparking Belgium’s comeback in a thrilling 3-2 win. In the 69th minute, with Belgium trailing 2-0, he rises to meet a cleared ball near the edge of the box and sends a high, arcing header that drops perfectly into the far corner of the net. His awareness, technique, and improvisation make this one of the most unusual and brilliant headers of the tournament.