Best Streets Won't Forget XI - World Cup Edition!

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The FIFA World Cup has always had a unique ability to create heroes.

Some players become legends through their club careers. Others become immortal because of what they do on football's biggest stage.

This isn't a team of the greatest World Cup players ever. It's a team of cult heroes, fan favourites and tournament specialists who seemed to transform every four years.

Welcome to the ultimate Streets Won't Forget World Cup XI.

Goalkeeper: Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico)

No player embodies World Cup folklore quite like Guillermo Ochoa.

Whether it was his legendary display against Brazil in 2014, his heroics against Germany in 2018, or simply his ability to turn into the world's best goalkeeper whenever the World Cup arrived, Ochoa became a tournament icon.

Now appearing at his sixth World Cup, his place in this team is unquestioned.

Right Back: Daryl Janmaat (Netherlands)

Part of the Netherlands side that finished third in 2014, Janmaat became a fan favourite through his relentless energy and attacking runs.

He may not be remembered among football's elite full-backs, but World Cup fans will always remember his role in one of the tournament's most entertaining teams.

Centre Back: Yerry Mina (Colombia)

Defenders aren't supposed to become World Cup stars, but nobody told Yerry Mina.

The towering Colombian somehow became one of the most dangerous attacking players at the 2018 tournament, scoring three goals and carrying Colombia through crucial moments.

Centre Back: Marcos Rojo (Argentina)

Chaos followed Marcos Rojo everywhere in his career.

The Argentine defender's winner against Nigeria in 2018 remains one of the most dramatic goals in recent World Cup history, while his all-action and aggressive style made him unforgettable for neutral fans.

Left Back: Fabio Grosso (Italy)

One of the most iconic World Cup journeys ever.

Grosso scored Italy's extra-time winner against Germany in the 2006 semi-final before converting the winning penalty in the final against France.

Without him, Italy probably don't lift the trophy, and he did it from left back.

James Rodríguez (Colombia)

Few players have ever exploded onto the global stage quite like James Rodriguez in 2014.

His six goals earned him the Golden Boot, while his stunning volley against Uruguay remains one of the greatest World Cup goals ever scored.

For one magical summer, he was the most exciting footballer on the planet.

Diego Forlan (Uruguay)

The face of the 2010 World Cup and slightly cheating to get him in this list by putting him in midfield, but the games the game.

Forlan dragged Uruguay to the semi-finals with five goals, countless long-range screamers and a series of unforgettable performances, mastering the most controversial ball in football history.

His Golden Ball-winning campaign remains one of the greatest individual World Cup tournaments of all time.

Siphiwe Tshabalala (South Africa)

One goal.

One celebration.

One iconic moment.

Tshabalala's thunderbolt against Mexico opened the 2010 World Cup and instantly became one of the most memorable goals in tournament history, with Peter Drury's commentary making this goal one of the most memorable.

Keisuke Honda (Japan)

When the World Cup arrived, Honda became a different player.

Goals, assists, leadership and clutch moments followed him throughout all three tournaments he featured in. Few players have embraced the world stage quite like the Japanese star.

Tim Cahill (Australia)

Australia's greatest World Cup player.

His header against Japan in 2006 announced the Socceroos on the global stage, while his volley against the Netherlands in 2014 remains one of the greatest goals in World Cup history.

Big moments were simply what Tim Cahill did, making him a cult hero.

Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica)

The captain of Costa Rica's miraculous run to the quarter-finals in 2014.

Ruiz scored the winner against Italy and became the symbol of one of the greatest underdog stories the World Cup has ever seen.