David beats Goliath: the biggest upsets of the World Cup so far | World Cup 2026
By: Nick Evershed | Published: 2026-07-02 00:28:50 | Source: www.theguardian.com
Ghana and Cape Verde were ranked 73rd and 67th in the world respectively heading into the World Cup. However, defying the odds, both teams have managed to push through the group stage and into the last 32, winning and drawing against opponents with far higher Fifa rankings.
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This chart shows the biggest upsets of the tournament so far, and the difference in ranking for every team. This only…
