Cahill goal best of World Cup: Ronaldo

Brazilian legend Ronaldo has singled out Tim Cahill's goal for the Socceroos against the Netherlands as the best of the World Cup.

Australia's Tim Cahill celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and the Netherlands (AAP)

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Tim Cahill's spectacular volley for Australia against the Netherlands is the goal of the World Cup so far, Brazilian legend Ronaldo says.

While many critics have picked James Rodriguez's sublime chest and volley for Colombia against Uruguay as the goal of the tournament, Ronaldo said he preferred the Australian striker's spectacular effort.

"It was the best goal of the World Cup and it's going to go down in history as one of the most beautiful World Cup goals," Ronaldo said at a FIFA press conference.

Cahill's wonder-strike occurred during Australia's 3-2 defeat to the Dutch in Group B on June 18.

Latching onto a long ball, Cahill volleyed an unstoppable first time shot which flew in off the underside of the cross bar.