Brawls and broken noses: how Brazil's 1954 World Cup campaign sparked uproarBrazil's pressure to overcome their 1950 World Cup defeat loomed large as they prepared for the 1954 tournament.Cultural criticisms emerged regarding Brazil's sports culture and athlete fitness following the 1950 loss.
The best Croatian players everCroatia has made significant impacts in international football despite its small population, reaching multiple World Cup milestones.
The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's footballNorth Korea's female football team, despite being from the world's most isolated nation, has been a strong contender with impressive achievements at both senior and youth levels.