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Biggest surprise package of the World Cup?

40%

40% · Cape Verde (among the smallest nations ever at a World Cup)

558 of 1.4k verified humans · one human, one vote

Some teams went far beyond what anyone expected this World Cup. Which was the biggest surprise package? Pick one, or add your own with Other.

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Voting closed 14 JUL 2026

Which team has been the biggest surprise package of this World Cup?

Cape Verde (among the smallest nations ever at a World Cup)Crowd’s view40%558 voters

Norway (knocked out Brazil, reached the quarters)18%249 voters

Australia (beat Türkiye 2–0)9%122 voters

Switzerland (quietly reached the quarters)8%115 voters

Ecuador (beat Germany 2–1)8%113 voters

Morocco (beat the Netherlands, reached the quarters)8%113 voters

Paraguay (knocked out Germany, reached the last 16)7%103 voters

Other (tell us)2%21 voters

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Margin at 95%

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