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The most significant injuries in World Cup history

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Pelé - Brazil
After starring in Brazil's triumphant World Cup campaign in 1958, the great Pele was injured four years later and did not play during his country's bid to repeat as champions. However, striker Amarildo and the legendary winger Garrincha assumed leading roles as Brazil rolled to another triumph. (Alberto Ferreira)

Neymar's back injury is just one in a line of memorable World Cup injuries that affected a team's destiny as well as the complexion of the tournament.