"While attacking players often take the glory, it's worth remembering that a number of World Cup goalkeepers have contributed more than those in front of them.
This week's First XI looks at the greatest World Cup 'keepers. Some are selected as much for their overall quality as their World Cup performances, others purely for their impact at a particular tournament.
Ricardo Zamora (Spain) A legendary figure at both Barcelona and Real Madrid, Zamora had a limited World Cup career but still managed to make his mark. When Spain entered the World Cup for the first time in 1934, he helped them to the quarter-finals and put in a spectacular performance as Spain held on for a 1-1 draw against Italy, the hosts and eventual winners. Unfortunately, he was so badly battered by the Italians that he was unable to play in the replay, which Italy won 1-0. Off and sometimes on the pitch, Zamora was a controversial figure: as well as punching an opponent at the 1920s Olympics, he was involved in tax fraud and cigar smuggling."
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