Nostalgia

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink told the striker before the 2002 World Cup that the tournament would change his life - and it did.

Some of the game's biggest legends have featured for Spain, but only the greatest among them can make our all-time XI

Some of the game's greatest have featured for Portugal, but only the best are allowed in our all-time XI!

The Brazilian was once the most expensive player on the planet but he never learned to make the best use of his box of tricks.

England's Phil Foden won the Golden Ball, while Rhian Brewster won the Golden Boot in India, but how have they and their team-mates fared since?

Croatia have produced some absolute superstars in recent decades and their all-time best XI sure looks special!

Some absolute legends have played for Brazil, but only the best of the best can make our all-time XI!

Some fantastic players have represented Japan, but only the best of the best can make their dream team!

Some immensely talented players have represented South Korea on the global stage and this is their greatest-ever XI!

The final wasn’t a classic, but the World Cup of Italia ’90 saw German efficiency overcome Carlos Bilardo’s Argentina

No player had as big an impact in transforming English football into the all-conquering behemoth it is today than the troubled genius.

Some absolute legends have featured for England over the years, but only the very best can make our all-time XI!

Some amazing players have featured for France, but only the greatest can make our all-time XI!

The 1982 World Cup in Spain offered plenty of entertainment, with the Italians eventually going on to lift the trophy

Some all time greats have played for Argentina, but only the best of the best can make their dream XI!

Some great players have represented Australia over the years and here's their best-ever XI!

Some of the greatest players in history have played for Netherlands, but only so many can make our all-time Dutch XI..

GOAL takes a look at the best players to feature for the Stars and Stripes

The Cuauhtemina may be a semi-comical piece of skill but it made its creator famous, even appearing in the FIFA video game series.

At USA 94, Alexi Lalas and his mane of red hair would play a key role in American audiences embracing the game like never before.

El-Hadji Diouf struggled to build on his early-career success but, for one match against the world champions in Seoul, he was unplayable.

Few people are lucky enough to enjoy one iconic moment at a World Cup - Fabio Grosso still can't believe he had two.

Some all-time greats have played for Uruguay, but only the best of the best can make this dream XI!

Some of the greatest modern-day stars have featured for Belgium, but only the best are allowed in our all-time XI!

The legendary El Tri goalkeeper was arguably as famous for his colourful jerseys as he was his acrobatic saves.

Some great players have represented El Tri and this is their best ever XI!

There's no place for Asamoah Gyan in the Black Stars' greatest-ever XI, which is testament to their strength

Some absolute superstars have played for Germany, but only the best can make our all-time XI!

The forward only scored seven goals for Italy but six arrived during the 1990 World Cup, earning 'Toto' the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball.