6 Biggest Chokers in FIFA World Cup

Yugoslavia, 1994: In the 1994 World Cup, Yugoslavia didn’t even take part in the qualifying round as they were suspended following the outbreak of war that led to the dissolution and division into Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, and later Serbia and Montenegro. At the time of hostilities, it can be argued that Yugoslavia were the most talented team in the world – boasting the likes of Dragan Stojkovic, Zvonimir Boban, Dejan Savicevic, Davor Suker, Darko Pancev, Sinisa Mihajlovic, Robert Prosinecki and Srecko Katanec. The suspension was part of the as UN sanctions against the country. As such, not just they missed the chance to hold the Cup but even to strike a goal too.

Italy, 1990: Red-hot favorites and host, Italy went into their own World Cup in 1990.

The Azzurri got a talented bunch of players Zenga, Ricardo Ferri, Franco Baresi, Giuseppe Bergomi and Paolo Maldini. Though there was top class midfield and attacking talent such as Roberto Donadoni, Giuseppe Giannini, Roberto Baggio and the surprise top-scorer of the tournament Toto Schillaci, no one witnessed what they wish for during the match and ultimately they lost the game.

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