Italy

In the 111th minute of the 1994 World Cup final, Franco Baresi produces a heroic last-ditch tackle to deny Brazil a clear scoring chance. Despite playing with a knee injury, the Italian captain reads the play perfectly, slides in cleanly, and strips the ball away inside the box. His timing, courage, and defensive mastery embody the spirit of the Azzurri. The moment stands as one of the most iconic defensive actions in World Cup history, even as Italy would later fall in the penalty shootout.