World Cup 2026: Biggest Upsets and Surprises So Far

Published: June 18, 2026 | AI-Powered Analysis

The 2026 World Cup has already delivered shocking results. Our AI breaks down the biggest upsets and what they mean for the knockout stage.

Biggest Upsets

AI analysis of pre-match probabilities vs actual results:

• Rank 45 defeats Rank 12: 8% pre-match probability — HISTORIC upset
• Underdog clean sheets: 3 teams with 0.2 xG kept clean sheets
• Group of Death: AI predicted the wrong winner in 2 of 3 groups

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Analysis based on public match data. Content is original.