World Cup Shockers: Cape Verde’s Stunner Among 26 All-Time Upsets

The World Cup has always been a stage for the unexpected, and Cape Verde's stunning victory over Nigeria in the 2026 qualifiers is the latest addition to a long list of seismic shocks. FourFourTwo's latest feature revisits the 26 biggest upsets in World Cup history, from tiny nations toppling giants to underdogs rewriting the script in knockout rounds. This isn't just a list—it's a tribute to the beautiful game's power to defy logic. Think Senegal's 2002 opener against France, or the USA's 1950...