The World Cup is a lot more than just a soccer tournament. Four years of work is put in by the teams and players just in order to get a shot at actually playing in the tournament in the first place.
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If you do happen to make it through the grueling qualifying rounds, you have the honor of representing your nation on the biggest stage in the world. That of course comes at a price, as no team in the World Cup is an easy win, and every game is of paramount importance.
This year’s World Cup had it all. We saw jubilation and utter sadness, incredible goals and unbelievable mishaps, sensational performances and flops that will live on forever. Although Germany left the tournament as the undisputed sole champions, stars were born and multiple nations impressed.
One of the best parts of the World Cup was the sensational artistry that encapsulated the tournament’s greatest moments. Below we have compiled the best art of the World Cup for your viewing pleasure.
Illustration: Mario Götze's winning goal. pic.twitter.com/HU5YANQnLV
— Richard Swarbrick (@RikkiLeaks) July 13, 2014
Götze World Cup Winner! #GER pic.twitter.com/vXQX32qeTr
— 8bit-Football.com (@8bitfootball) July 13, 2014
live update: pic.twitter.com/EmUugEYY7X
— matthewcr (@matthewcr) July 8, 2014
All seven of #GER's goals, rendered beautifully by @simonpradeshttp://t.co/DfMm38N05S pic.twitter.com/v2beC7GjiI
— Goal Posts (@TNRWorldCup) July 9, 2014
#Neymar won't be lining up for #BRA tomorrow against #GER. Here's his injury--in art.http://t.co/DfMm38N05S pic.twitter.com/EOqrKqhyiq
— Goal Posts (@TNRWorldCup) July 7, 2014
Suarez bites Chiellini! #ITA #URU #8bitesfootball pic.twitter.com/I5HGYbBEKO
— 8bit-Football.com (@8bitfootball) June 25, 2014
#MomentoftheMatch: could it be any other? #URUhttp://t.co/DfMm38N05S pic.twitter.com/fjsyelcGMm
— Goal Posts (@TNRWorldCup) June 25, 2014
colombian carlton banks goal dance party pic.twitter.com/lmIkN0jCyI
— matthewcr (@matthewcr) June 27, 2014
Today in our hand-drawn Moment of the Match, John Brooks' improbable header in #USAvGHA.http://t.co/DfMm38N05S pic.twitter.com/OwLoHxjCod
— Goal Posts (@TNRWorldCup) June 17, 2014
Clint Dempsey and the belly goal! #USA pic.twitter.com/Dxz9bDN2TQ
— 8bit-Football.com (@8bitfootball) June 23, 2014