Theguardian iconTheguardianJun 3, 2026 ~1 min source read

Underdog victories at the World Cup: what were the biggest and best upsets?

Upsets are marked in red, while matches decided on penalties are represented with a white border.

Underdog victories at the World Cup: what were the biggest and best upsets?

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Upsets are marked in red, while matches decided on penalties are represented with a white border.

What does the data tell us about upsets in football's modern era?

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Upsets are marked in red, while matches decided on penalties are represented with a white border. What does the data tell us about upsets in football's modern era?

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