Death or glory: the dark history of the World Cup

Jon Spurling has travelled the world to scratch beneath the glossy, confetti-strewn surface of the world's biggest sporting events to uncover their dark secrets.

Did Argentina's fascist Junta really bribe Peru with grain and arms to facilitate victory in a crucial match on their way to winning the 1978 World Cup?

Which country's players were sent to work in a chicken plucking factory as punishment for a poor result during the 2010 tournament?

Part travelogue, part history, Death or Glory is based on more than 100 exclusive interviews.