The World Cup's Biggest SHOCKS! - Sport Is History

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What happens when historic champions get humiliated, underdogs roar and hopes of a nation are crushed before they get going? In this episode, we're diving headfirst into some of the biggest World Cup SHOCKS! These are the matches that left fans speechless, newspapers furious and history books needing a rewrite. From stunning upsets to contentious moments, Mark and Marcus relive the chaos, drama, and pure football madness that makes the World Cup the most unpredictable show on Earth. The pair explore Scotland's 1978 campaign, Brazil's 2014 meltdown, South Korea's 2002 golden match and the USA's unforgettable victory in 1950. We want to hear from you! Let us know about the episodes YOU want to hear by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Instagram and Tik Tok @sportishistory Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode was published on June 11, 2026.

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What happens when historic champions get humiliated, underdogs roar and hopes of a nation are crushed before they get going? In this episode, we're diving headfirst into some of the biggest World Cup SHOCKS! These are the matches that left fans...

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