World Cup 2026 Biggest Upsets So Far — Ranked

One Week In — Already Full of Shocks

World Cup 2026 has delivered more upsets, surprises, and talking points in its first week than most tournaments manage across the entire group stage. Here are the biggest upsets ranked by shock value.

1. France 0-0 at Half-Time vs Senegal

The tournament favourites with zero shots on target in 45 minutes against Senegal. The most alarming first-half performance by a major nation at this World Cup. France eventually won 2-0 but the first-half performance exposed a tactical vulnerability that will be studied by every future opponent.

2. Australia 2-0 Turkey

Turkey arrived with Arda Guler and genuine quality. Australia arrived without their captain and vice-captain. The result: a 2-0 Australian win that is the biggest upset of the tournament so far in terms of pre-match expectations.

3. Brazil 1-1 Morocco

Not technically an upset — Morocco are a quality team — but Brazil drawing their opener was not expected. The scoreline was one thing. The manner was another: Brazil were matched by Morocco organisation and outplayed in midfield by an 18-year-old.

4. Scotland Leading Group C

Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998. They beat Haiti in their opener and now lead Group C above Brazil and Morocco. Nobody predicted this.

5. Qatar 1-1 Switzerland

Switzerland expected to win comfortably. Qatar — the 2022 hosts — held on for a late equalizer. Historic moment for Gulf football.