Finals That Broke the Script

The three greatest title-match shocks: the Maracanazo (1950), the Miracle of Bern (1954) and France 3-0 over holders Brazil (1998).

The top 3

  1. Maracanazo 1950: Uruguay Silences the Maracanã: Needing only a draw in the decider at home before a record crowd of about 200,000, Brazil lost 2-1 to Uruguay — a wound Brazilian football still names.
  2. Miracle of Bern 1954: Hungary's Unbeatables Beaten: Hungary had thrashed West Germany 8-3 in the group stage and led the final 2-0 after 8 minutes — West Germany came back to win 3-2.
  3. Paris 1998: Holders Brazil Fall 3-0: Ronaldo's mysterious pre-match convulsions, two Zidane headers, and defending champions Brazil crushed as France won their first title at home.

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