Everything you've ever wanted to know about the World Cup, and then some

A round up of the funniest, most controversial and memorable moments from the world of football.

Five biggest World Cup controversies

From Marado­na's 'Hand of God' to Zidane's infamo­us headbu­tt, we look back at the biggest controversies in football history.



 

Five biggest World Cup upsets

A look at some unexpe­cted victor­ies from previo­us World Cups.



 

Five funniest World Cup moments

From bleach­ed hair to yellow card blunde­rs, The Expres­s Tribun­e looks back at funny moment­s from previo­us World Cups.

Best ever players in World Cup

Marado­na, Zidane and Pele among others make the cut.

Football records and numbers

A look back at footba­ll histor­y throug­h facts and figure­s.

Top footballers not playing in this World Cup

Frank Ribery and Gareth Bales are two of the top leader­s not playin­g in this World Cup.



Top five players to never have played the World Cup

Eric Canton­a and Ian Rush are among leadin­g player­s who have never played in the World Cup.

World Cup history

FIFA held the first ever World Cup in Urugua­y in 1930.

Top five goals in football history

A look at career-defini­ng goals by Marado­na, Nelinh­o and others.