David Beckham faces a national backlash, Paulo Rossi protests a match fixing scandal, Hope Solo is sidelined by the USA and Ronaldo fights for his life.
Luis Suarez is the scourge of Africa, Michael Owen confounds Argentina and Claudio Gentile stifles Diego Maradona, four years before the infamous "Hand of God."
Brazil's "Little Bird," The Cruyff turn, the majesty of Maradona, Messi and Marta, Beckenbauer's brilliance, a masterclass by Zidane and Pele's poetic misfire.
Franco Baresi and Roger Boucquet defy injury, Christiane Endler takes her country to task, and the truth behind the free kick chaos when Brazil played Zaire.
Andres Iniesta wears his heart on his shirt, Paul Pogba rallies his teammates, Megan Rapinoe calls out the US President and Salvatore Schillaci seizes the spotlight.
Roger Milla delights the crowd, Siphiwe Tshabalala lights up South Africa, Bebeto celebrates fatherhood, and Brandi Chastain and Marco Tardelli seal World Cup glory.
Robin Van Persie stuns Spain, Fabio Cannavaro shuts out Germany, Diego Maradona baffles Belgium and a beautiful Brazilian team goal, made in Mexico.
Colombia's "Birdman," Scotland's Argentine odyssey, South Korean celebrations and Brazilian hearts are broken on home soil.
Japan shocks the USA, a teenager leads France's front line, Eusebio inspires a Portuguese comeback and Luis Zapata seeks solace for El Salvador.
Bruno Metsu exposes French flaws, Roberto Martinez outmanoeuvres Brazil, Vicente Del Bosque maintains Spanish composure and opposite approaches prove decisive for Argentina.