Every Underdog That Shocked the World Cup, Explained

Eight teams nobody gave a chance — who went on a run that stopped the world. Morocco knocking out Spain and Portugal to become the first African and Arab side in a semifinal. Croatia, a country of four million, reaching the final. South Korea and Turkey turning half a century of nothing into a place in the last four. Cameroon and Roger Milla kicking down the door in 1990. Bulgaria beating the world champions. Costa Rica winning the group of death. And Ghana — one kick, in the final seconds, from making history for a continent. The greatest giant-killing runs in World Cup history — explained. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Morocco 2022 — the wall that fell on Europe 2:00 Croatia 2018 — a nation of four million in the final 3:45 South Korea 2002 — half a century, then the last four 5:16 Cameroon 1990 — the door they kicked open 6:59 Bulgaria 1994 — from zero wins to fourth in the world 8:23 Costa Rica 2014 — they won the group of death 9:48 Turkey 2002 — half a century away, then bronze 11:01 Ghana 2010 — one kick from history #worldcup #football #soccer #underdog #morocco #croatia #ghana #explained ———————————————————— FAIR USE ———————————————————— This video is a work of commentary, criticism, and historical education. Short archival match excerpts (each kept to a few seconds) are used under fair use / fair dealing for the purpose of critical commentary; all such footage remains the property of its respective rights holders (FIFA and the original broadcasters). On-screen broadcast logos have been blurred or cropped where they appeared, and clips are silent. No copyright infringement is intended. CREDITS: FIFA UEFA WIKIMEDIA MUSIC "Ascending the Vale" — Kevin MacLeod