The original Jules Rimet Trophy was replaced after Brazil won it permanently in 1970, then stolen and melted down. The current trophy, designed by Silvio Gazzaniga, has been awarded since 1974 and is never permanently given to any nation.
Test your football knowledge by naming the all-time leading scorer from each of the top 20 FIFA-ranked nations. This quiz marks day five of the World Cup and challenges fans to recall the most prolific goalscorers in football history.
BBC Sport launches the eighth edition of its 'Who Am I?' football quiz. Players must identify a World Cup star using clues, earning points for fewer guesses. New quizzes appear daily.
In their first World Cup appearance in 1974, Haiti gave Italy a major scare, taking the lead before eventually losing 3-1. The match remains a memorable moment for Haitian football.
David Odonkor recounts his assist for Oliver Neuville's stoppage-time winner against Poland at the 2006 World Cup, a goal that ignited Germany's 'Summer Fairytale' run to third place.
As Brazil begin their 23rd World Cup campaign against Morocco, FIFA highlights the nation's legendary players from Pele to Vinicius Junior. The five-time champions carry a golden legacy into the tournament.
Kennet Andersson reflects on Sweden's third-place finish at the 1994 World Cup, coach Tommy Svensson's tactical masterstroke, and the secret behind his partnership with Martin Dahlin and Tomas Brolin.
Craig Brown, Scotland manager at the 1998 World Cup, recalls the team's preparations including a player walkout, a training session with Rod Stewart, a call from Sean Connery, and the famous line before facing Brazil: 'They're shitting themselves!'
BBC Sport launches a new daily football quiz where players guess a mystery footballer using clues. Each wrong guess reveals a new clue, and faster guesses earn more points. Today's quiz features a World Cup star.
Scotland's 1990 World Cup campaign in Italy, set to Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma, saw them lose to debutants Costa Rica, beat Sweden, and fall to Brazil. Despite a third-place finish in the group, they failed to advance, adding to a history of near misses.
