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GOAL takes a look back at the biggest sporting event in the world, the most successful teams, best players and more

Italy put in some sublime performances to lift the 2006 World Cup, but what has happened to the heroes of that tournament since?

Have you ever wondered how much the World Cup trophy is worth and what it is made of?

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

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

Saudi Arabia and Japan have produced two huge shocks at the 2022 World Cup, with the competition having had a rich history of mega upsets.

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.

Ahead of the start of Qatar 2022, GOAL picks out some of the most memorable goals, celebrations and fouls in the tournament's history

Cameroon's epic encounter with Serbia is arguably the best game we've seen so far at Qatar 2022 - but does it make our all-time list?

GOAL runs through the most high-profile players to be overlooked by their respective national teams for the biggest tournament in football...

The sense of anticipation is building ahead of Qatar 2022, but some of the game's best players will be absent...

An all-time great collected a red card in his final appearance as a professional footballer, but what caused him to lose his cool?

GOAL celebrates the King of Rome's 46th birthday by showcasing the most significant strikes of his storied career.