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World Cup ball: Every football since 1978 – from Tango to Telstar at Russia 2018
WORLD CUP balls are always well-remembered – and we've rounded up every football from the past 40 years.
The 2018 World Cup is fast-approaching, with hype building around every aspect of the tournament – including the soon-to-be-iconic match ball.
Adidas unveiled the Telstar to be used at this summer's tournament, and that has got fans comparing footballs over the past decades of international action.
Visions of the Tango and Fevernova can bring back terrific memories, though not every ball is remembered fondly.
The Jabulani at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa caused major controversy for its lightweight, unpredictable movements that would either send the ball into Row Z or swerving uncontrollably into the top corner, with no middle-ground.
Which is your favourite ball used at the World Cup finals?
Take a look through the gallery above for the best snaps of every World Cup football over the past 40 years.