The Shocking Upsets of the World Cup

TLDRA compilation of the most unexpected and thrilling upsets in the history of the World Cup.

Key insights

🔥In the 2018 World Cup, Germany, the defending champions, were eliminated in the group stage by South Korea.

⚽️In the 2010 World Cup, Spain defeated the Netherlands to win their first-ever World Cup title.

🇧🇷In the 2014 World Cup, Brazil suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat against Germany in the semi-finals.

🇺🇸In the 1950 World Cup, the United States shocked the world by defeating England, who were considered favorites.

🏆In the 2002 World Cup, South Korea reached the semi-finals, becoming the first Asian team to achieve this feat.

Q&A

Which team caused the biggest upset in World Cup history?

The United States' victory over England in the 1950 World Cup is considered the biggest upset in the history of the tournament.

Which World Cup had the most shocking upsets?

The 2018 World Cup saw several shocking upsets, including Germany's elimination in the group stage.

Which team has caused the most upsets in World Cup history?

No single team can be credited with causing the most upsets in World Cup history, as there have been numerous surprising results throughout the years.

Has a non-European team ever won the World Cup?

Yes, several non-European teams have won the World Cup, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Has a host country ever won the World Cup?

Yes, a host country has won the World Cup on multiple occasions, most recently in 2018 when France emerged victorious.

Timestamped Summary

00:10Germany, the defending champions, were eliminated in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup by South Korea.

03:05Spain defeated the Netherlands to win their first-ever World Cup title in the 2010 World Cup.

09:32Brazil suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat against Germany in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup.

10:50The United States shocked the world by defeating England in the 1950 World Cup.

09:58South Korea reached the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup, becoming the first Asian team to achieve this feat.