6 Biggest Chokers in FIFA World Cup

Brazil, 1982: Brazil's team at the 1982 World Cup was incredibly talented, aesthetically pleasing and very confident. But their downfall was in a 3-2 loss vs. Italy, who then went on win it all.

The team not only won all their qualifying games, they had also defeated Spain, the host nation, and West Germany, the reigning European champion twice. Many suggested this was a better team than when Brazil last won it all in 1970. Despite, a well-packed talented team, Brazil, fails to prove their might.

England, 1950: The 1950’s FIFA World was indeed a surprise package with the United States defeated England 1–0 in a group match. England was a favorites among the football lovers, whereas the hastily assembled U.S. team was composed of part-time players. Legend has it that the result was so unexpected that British newspapers reported the scoreline as 10–1 in favor of England. The match was played in Belo Horizonte at Estadio Independencia.

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