World Cup's Toughest Groups: Dark Horses & Upsets
Update: 2025-12-05
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Groups of Death in World Cup History: A Look at Competitive Early MatchesJoin us as we explore some of the most challenging groups in World Cup history, featuring top-ranked teams and intense competition from the start. Well delve into memorable examples, such as the 1958 group with West Germany, Argentina, Czechoslovakia, and Northern Ireland, where the underdog Northern Ireland emerged victorious. In 1966, West Germany and Argentina faced off again, this time with Spain and Switzerland, leading to Spains early exit. The 1970 group saw defending champions England face off against Brazil, Czechoslovakia, and Romania, with England narrowly advancing. Lastly, well look at the 2014 group with England, Italy, Uruguay, and Costa Rica, where Costa Rica shocked the world by topping the group.
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