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lich thi dau giao huu chuan bi world cup 2026 - World Cup Upsets: Is History Repeating Itself?

I remember the sheer disbelief in the pub back in 2014 when Germany, the reigning champions and a team that had looked virtually invincible, were unceremoniously dum out of the World Cup by an inspired Argentina. The air was thick with the smell of stale beer and shattered expectations. We all thought we knew what was going to happen, but football, as it so often does, served up a classic example of how the beautiful game can defy logic. It got me thinking about the nature of upsets in the World Cup, and whether these seismic shifts in expected outcomes are truly unpredictable, or if there are underlying patterns, perhaps even technological influences, that we can observe repeating through history. This article will delve into some of the most famous World Cup upsets, comparing them with other potential shocks and examining the factors that contribute to these dramatic moments, especially through the lens of evolving football technology.

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World Cup Upsets: Is History Repeating Itself?
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