The Men's World Cup is the biggest stage in international football, the platform where legends are born and where all-time greats can cement their legacies.
The old adage teaches the thrill of victory is always accompanied by the agony of defeat, and that is especially true for each noteworthy upset and surprising loss.
Some of the biggest names in world football will be spectators throughout the 2018 World Cup due to their respective countries failing to qualify for the tournament.