World Cup Replay
Zinedine Zidane and the Most Important Headbutt in the World
A deep dive into Zidane's last act as a professional footballer: thrusting his head into Marco Materazzi's chest.
How Denmark's '86 World Cup Shirt Became a Cult Classic
The rare collector's item is still selling for over £300.
Diana Ross' Penalty Miss Is the Greatest Moment in the History of World Cup Opening Ceremonies
A perfect metaphor for America's relationship with the beautiful game.
The Inside Story of Why the Entire Romania '98 Team Bleached Their Hair
How a team meeting, two games of football, toxic bleach and God conspired to make Romania's 1998 team one of the most iconic in World Cup history.
The World Cup Match That Spawned a Decades-Old Conspiracy Theory
When Argentina thrashed Peru at the knockout stages of the 1978 World Cup, the result led many to mutter darkly about fixes, political interference, and corruption at the highest level.
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