Soccer is the planet's most popular sport, and the numerous professional leagues scattered across it are a testament to that.
In the United States, the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys – thanks to a mix of marketing, championships and luck – have transcended their respective fields to become symbols of American sport. Similarly, a fortunate few soccer teams project their country's athletic achievements outward.
Here are some of those teams who, no matter their record in a given year, will always be their country's global sport ambassador.