No Result
View All Result
Monday, June 30, 2025
MM News
اردو
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • National
  • Showbiz
    JioHotstar has released the teaser for Sarzameen, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, and Ibrahim Ali Khan in a powerful patriotic thriller.

    Is Ibrahim Ali Khan & Kajol’s ‘Sarzameen’ anti-Pakistan?

    Squid Game 3 released on June 27, on Netflix.

    Squid Game Season 3: Stream it or skip it?

    file photo

    Has Alizeh Shah found her ‘Mr. Perfect’? Social media posts spark speculation

    (File Photo)

    Mehwish Hayat calls marriage a gamble, slams gendered expectations in showbiz

    Vicky Kaushal

    What did Vicky Kaushal say about Katrina Kaif’s feedback on his films?

    Sardaar Ji 3

    ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ outperforms Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’ on opening day

  • Thought Box
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Technology
  • The Other Side
MM News
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • National
  • Showbiz
    JioHotstar has released the teaser for Sarzameen, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, and Ibrahim Ali Khan in a powerful patriotic thriller.

    Is Ibrahim Ali Khan & Kajol’s ‘Sarzameen’ anti-Pakistan?

    Squid Game 3 released on June 27, on Netflix.

    Squid Game Season 3: Stream it or skip it?

    file photo

    Has Alizeh Shah found her ‘Mr. Perfect’? Social media posts spark speculation

    (File Photo)

    Mehwish Hayat calls marriage a gamble, slams gendered expectations in showbiz

    Vicky Kaushal

    What did Vicky Kaushal say about Katrina Kaif’s feedback on his films?

    Sardaar Ji 3

    ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ outperforms Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’ on opening day

  • Thought Box
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Technology
  • The Other Side
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
MM News
اردو
  • Latest
  • Showbiz
  • Thought Box
  • Business & Stock
  • Opinions
  • Technology
  • The Other Side-Pakistan
Home Uncategorized

Saudi Arabia’s win is statistically biggest World Cup shock: Gracenote

Reuters by Reuters
November 22, 2022
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Argentina v Saudi Arabia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - November 22, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates look dejected after the match REUTERS/Carl Recine

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Argentina v Saudi Arabia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - November 22, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates look dejected after the match REUTERS/Carl Recine

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history by data company Nielsen Gracenote, moving ahead of the previous biggest upset, the United States’ win over England in 1950.

Using its proprietary ranking system and a complex formula that factors in team strength, location and history, Gracenote said that 51st-ranked Saudi’s chance of beating an Argentine side unbeaten in 36 internationals was 8.7%.

Some of the more famous upsets, such as North Korea beating Italy in 1966 and Cameroon beating then-holders Argentina in the opening match of 1990 did not make Gracenote’s top 10 – with both outsiders being better sides than widely considered.

Both of those went on to reach the quarter-finals as an indicator that they were better teams than thought at the time.

Gracenote’s top 10 World Cup upsets:

  1. Saudi Arabia 2 Argentina 1 (8.7% chance) 2022.

Ranked 51st in the world, Saudi Arabia were facing a team hoping to match the international record for unbeaten games – 37. Things appeared to be going to form when Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead with a 10th-minute penalty but goals by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari early in the second half secured the stunning upset.

Also read: FIFA World Cup: Favorites, stars, storylines, must-watch games, betting and more

  1. United States 1-0 England (9.5% chance) 1950.

Appearing for the first time, England were favourites to win the 1950 World Cup in Brazil while the Americans were a semi-professional squad. England, featuring future World Cup winning manager Alf Ramsey in defense, dominated but lost to Joey Gaetjens’ first-half header. It would be another 44 years before the U.S. would win another match at the World Cup.

  1. Switzerland 1-0 Spain (10.3%) 2010.

Spain arrived in South Africa as European champions and World Cup favourites and though they had 22 shots to Switzerland’s six, they lost to a second half Gelson Fernandes goal. Spain recovered from the setback well enough to go on and win the final three weeks later.

  1. Algeria 2-1 West Germany (13.2%) 1982.

Algeria’s first ever World Cup match delivered their finest hour as Lakhdar Belloumi made the first goal and scored the winner against European powerhouse West Germany.

The result led to one of the more unsavoury episodes in World Cup history when Austria and West Germany conspired to play out a 1-0 win for the Germans that sent them both through to the second stage on goal difference at the expense of the north Africans. Germany went on to lose to Italy in the final.

After that tournament, FIFA changed the rules to make the final group games simultaneous kickoffs.

  1. Ghana 2-0 Czech Republic (13.9%) 2006.

A Czech team who had reached the 2004 European Championship final were expected to go deep in the World Cup and opened with a 3-0 demolition of the United States, while Ghana, making their World Cup debut, had already lost to Italy.

However, Asamoah Gyan put Ghana ahead after 70 seconds and Sulley Muntari got a late second to settle a fantastic match. Ghana went on to lose to Brazil in the second round, while the Czechs failed to qualify.

  1. Uruguay 2-1 Brazil (14.2%) 1950.

The only World Cup not to feature a final, effectively got one via this last group match, where Brazil needed only a draw on home soil to take the title.

In front of almost 200,000 fans, Brazil were leading midway through the second half but Uruguay scored twice in 13 minutes through Pepe Schiaffino and Alcides Ghiggia to secure the trophy for the second time in a game that remains famous in both nations’ history.

  1. South Korea 2-0 Germany (14.4%) 2018.

Defending champions Germany had already lost to Mexico but it was still a massive shock to see them beaten by South Korea, who needed a two-goal victory to have any chance of progressing.

They got both goals in stoppage time through Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min but the other group result elsewhere eliminated them and Germany, who failed to progress from the group phase for the first time since 1938.

  1. Wales 2-1 Hungary (16.2%) 1958.

On the downslope from their “Magnificent Magyars” peak of 1954, Hungary were still regarded as one of the best teams in the world but after a group draw with Wales they had to negotiate this playoff against the same side.

Fully expecting to put things right in the second meeting, Hungary were shocked again as Ivor Allchurch and Terry Medwin secured the comeback win in the second half. Wales did not appear in the World Cup again until Monday’s 1-1 draw with the United States.

  1. Northern Ireland 1-0 Spain (16.5%) 1982.

Host nation Spain needed a draw to finish top of the group and progress to the easier second phase group but, despite dominating the match, Gerry Armstrong scored the most famous goal in his tiny country’s history.

  1. Senegal 1-0 France (17.3%) 2002

France were world and European champions while Senegal were making their tournament debut in a match given extra spice by the fact that 21 of Senegal’s 23-man squad played for French clubs.

In another memorable opening game, Papa Bouba Diop got the only goal as Senegal started a march all the way to the quarter-finals while France finished bottom of their group.

ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

Russian envoy urges restraint by Turkiye in Syria

Next Post

Appointments to key posts: Have lessons been learned from the past?

Related Stories

Photo credit Express News
Uncategorized

US woman travels to Pakistan for her online lover

June 30, 2025
File photo
Uncategorized

Pakistan elected UNIDO president first time ever

June 30, 2025
File photo
Uncategorized

Sanam Javed gets bail in anti-state remarks case

June 30, 2025
Justice Sardar Muham­mad Sarfraz Dogar
Uncategorized

Justice Dogar notified as senior-most IHC judge in revised seniority list

June 29, 2025
File photo
Business & Stock

FBR, banks to share data to curb tax evasion

June 26, 2025
File photo
Uncategorized

MDCAT 2025: Expected entry test date in Pakistan announced

June 25, 2025
File photo
Uncategorized

Hunza’s Lexus hotel hit by flash flood

June 25, 2025
File photo
Uncategorized

Malala Yousafzai launches ‘Recess’ to empower women and girls through sports

June 25, 2025
Representational image
Transport

Monsoon rains: PAA issues advisory to pilots over birds

June 25, 2025
SC
Uncategorized

Supreme Court reduces LLB duration to four years

June 25, 2025
Next Post

Appointments to key posts: Have lessons been learned from the past?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending Stories

Photo credit Express News
Uncategorized

US woman travels to Pakistan for her online lover

by Sheeraz Sattar
June 30, 2025
File photo
Top News

Ashura: Sindh requests suspension of mobile, internet services on 9th and 10th Muharram

by MM News Staff
June 30, 2025
Business & Stock

Finance Bill 2025-26 to come into effect from 12am

by MM News Staff
June 30, 2025
File photo
Uncategorized

Pakistan elected UNIDO president first time ever

by MM News Staff
June 30, 2025
Screen grab
Film & TV

VIDEO: Faryal Mehmood faces backlash over bold dance video, revealing outfit

by MM News Staff
June 30, 2025

Opinion

Munir-Ahmed
Portugal and Pakistan: Building a Bilateral Bridge in a Fractured World
June 29, 2025
- Munir Ahmed
munir ahmed oped
A Peace Prize for Betrayals: Rethinking Pakistan’s Strategic Alliances
June 28, 2025
- Munir Ahmed
munir ahmed oped
“Run Lola Run” – More than a movie to cultural bridging
June 27, 2025
- Munir Ahmed
No posts found
See all

Weather Updates

(File Photo)
Top News

Weather forecast for Karachi today

by MM News Staff
June 30, 2025

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted partly cloudy and humid weather for Karachi...

Rain

Monsoon showers hit Karachi, more rain expected in coming hours

June 28, 2025
file photo

Showers continue across Karachi, bringing relief from the heat

June 27, 2025
file photo

Will Karachi receive more rain today?

June 27, 2025
See all

Prices

LGP prices have been slashed ahead of Ramadan. File photo
Prices

LPG prices slashed by Rs7.51 per kilogram for July 2025

by MM News Staff
June 30, 2025

In a relief for consumers, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced...

(File)

Gold price increases Rs800 per tola

June 30, 2025

Rs1.15 per unit cut likely in power tariff

June 30, 2025
Solar panels installed at a Peshawar park to meet lighting needs. (Image: Dawn.com)

Latest prices of solar panels in Pakistan – June 2025

June 29, 2025
See all

Transport News

(APP)
Transport

Rs150 billion approved to make Rawalpindi a ‘signal-free’ city

by MM News Staff
June 29, 2025

The Punjab government has approved a record-breaking development package worth Rs.150.0 billion for Rawalpindi...

file photo

Pakistan set to launch train service from Lahore to Russia next month

June 29, 2025
Maryam Nawaz

Maryam Nawaz orders 240 electric buses for South Punjab districts

June 28, 2025

Two planes avoid major accidents following bird strikes at Karachi airport

June 27, 2025
See all

MM Digital (Pvt.) Ltd.

MM News is a subsidiary of the MM Group of Companies. It was established in 2019 with the aim of providing people of Pakistan access to unbiased information. Contact Details: 03200201537

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Advertise
  • MM News Urdu
  • The Other Side-Pakistan
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

Top Pages

  • Latest News
  • Showbiz
  • OP-ED
  • Technology
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • Showbiz
  • Thought Box
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Technology

© Copyright 2024 MMNews - All Rights Reserved.