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Greatest FIFA World Cup Upsets: From Dream Runs to Titanic Blowouts: Quick Facts

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Robin van Persie of the Netherlands celebrates joyfully with teammates after scoring a goal against Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Salvador, Brazil.
Miroslav Klose of Germany, wearing a black and red jersey celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal against Brazil at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014, in Belo Horizonte.
Aerial view of Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, filled with spectators, showing the circular structure and surrounding cityscape.
West German soccer players and staff jubilantly embrace on the field after winning the 1954 FIFA World Cup final in Bern, with cheering crowds in the background.
West Germany captain Franz Beckenbauer raises the FIFA World Cup trophy as teammates Sepp Maier and Paul Breitner and a cheering crowd look on at the 1974 final in Munich.
Zinedine Zidane of France and Hussein Al Sulaimani of Saudi Arabia compete for the ball during the 1998 World Cup match at Stade de France, with spectators in the background.
Francois Omam-Biyik of Cameroon heads the ball to score against Argentina during the 1990 FIFA World Cup, with Argentine defenders and goalkeeper nearby.
Senegalese defender Aliou Cisse kneels on the field with arms raised in celebration after Senegal's 1-0 win over France at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Seoul.
Animated gif of Robin Van Persie diving forward to head a football (soccer ball) and score for the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup.
North Korea national football team players celebrate on the field after defeating Italy 1-0 at the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England, with jubilant teammates embracing.
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