Winters in Qatar are not cold
But there is never a lack of "upsets" in the World Cup
This is also the fascinating thing about the World Cup and even football
Throughout the history of the World Cup
There are many classic examples of defeating the strong with the weak
Closest to us
It was this match between Saudi Arabia and Argentina
No one would have thought
This Argentine team led by Messi
This Argentine team has not tasted defeat in 36 international matches
In the opening game
will lose to the lowest ranked opponent in the same group
Another one
Although not an absolute "unpopular"
But undoubtedly more people are predicting before the game
Germany 2014 World Cup winner
Will win against Japan in the group stage
However, the Japanese team countered with determination and efficiency
Let the "German tank" break into the sand
Of course
The "German tank", known for its precision, dropped the chain
Not for the first time
Last World Cup in Russia
Germany lost 1-0 to Mexico in their first match
In the final group stage, we lost 0:2 to South Korea ↓
The defending champions finished bottom of the group
Go home early
By the way
At the World Cup in Russia
Argentina was also forced to a draw by Iceland, the then rookie team at the time
"Cold delivery" service from Iceland
It really overwhelmed the stars of Argentina for a while↓
Also at the World Cup in Russia
Also forced to draw was Brazil
Switzerland tied Brazil 1-1 in the first round of the group stage
Ended the "Samba Legion" 40 years earlier
A record of winning all of the first games of the World Cup
World Cup South Africa 2010
Switzerland also won 1-0 in their opening game
The Spanish team that won the championship in the end
Compared to the World Cup in Russia
The World Cup in South Africa was more upset
Italy and France
They were eliminated in the group stage
European powerhouses such as England, Germany and Spain
It was also in the third match that the group qualification was determined
In the history of the World Cup
There is no shortage of serendipitous surprises
1950 World Cup
The United States beat England 1-0
England were among the favourites at the time
But a grassroots team representing the United States
but gave England a "zero egg"
1966 World Cup
Italy lost 0:1 to North Korea
Much to the disappointment of Italian fans
The North Korean team made history
1982 World Cup
Algeria defeated the then Federal Republic of Germany 2-1
It's eye-popping
1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy
Maradona's reigning champions Argentina
The first game lost 0:1 to Cameroon
2002 World Cup Korea-Japan
France won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship
Lost 1-0 to Senegal in the first game
He was later eliminated in the group stage
It was also at that World Cup
The South Korean team was in the quarterfinals
With a later controversial overtime reversal
Knocked out favourites Italy
and finally reached the semifinals on his doorstep
Sometimes it's blood-pumping
Sometimes it's regrettable and frustrating
Not at the last minute
You never know
Who can have the last laugh
That's the beauty of football
Reporter: Wang Junbao
Images: Cao Can, Xia Fangfang, Wang Yuguo, Li Ga, Xu Zijian
Lu Jinbo, Qi Heng, Tan Xipeng
Some of the images come from the Internet
Editor: Wang Qinou