Greatest Underdog Stories in World Cup History
Morocco 2022 (Semi-finals)
- First African semi-finalist
- Beat Belgium, Spain, Portugal
- Lost to France in semi-final
- Historic achievement
Croatia 2018 (Runners-up)
- Population: 4 million
- Beat England in semi-final
- Lost to France in final
- Remarkable run
South Korea 2002 (Semi-finals)
- Co-hosts
- Beat Italy, Spain
- Lost to Germany in semi-final
- Controversial but historic
Turkey 2002 (3rd Place)
- First World Cup since 1954
- Beat South Korea for 3rd
- Hakan Şükür fastest goal in final
Costa Rica 2014 (Quarter-finals)
- Beat Uruguay, Italy
- Topped "Group of Death"
- Lost to Netherlands on penalties
Senegal 2002 (Quarter-finals)
- Beat France (defending champions)
- First African quarter-finalist
- Lost to Turkey
These underdogs inspired millions worldwide.