Is this the most unpredictable World Cup in recent history?

Is this unprecedented or simply the continuation of a trend?
Is this the most unpredictable World Cup in recent history?

Vincent Aboubakar’s late winner for Cameroon against Brazil rounded off a thrilling World Cup group stage (Nick Potts/PA)

The World Cup group stage has thrown up its fair share of surprises in 2022.

Argentina, France, Spain, Portugal and Brazil all suffered defeats against lower-ranked opposition on the way to qualifying for the last 16, while Germany and Belgium exited the competition on the back of shock losses.

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