
Triumphs, celebrations, heartbreaks and memorable moments of the teams and players at the FIFA World Cup.

The 1982 World Cup in Italy influences modern football through its political atmosphere, venue quality and tactical developments; the tournament remains a turning point for the sport.

Discover how Andrea Pirlo, the architect of the Italian triumph of 2006, had a style very much of his own; but this is also true of Germany in 1990 and the strategies of Brazil's golden age.

If sport was only for the big, fit and strong, it would all be so predictable; that's why Gerd Müller is a name to celebrate.

Pelé did not win three World Cups all by himself.