AP — From the roar of the (Indomitable) Lions to a loss that still stings 60 years later, some of the best moments at the World Cup have come from the most unexpected teams. Here’s a look at the six biggest upsets:

US beat England, 1-0, Brazil 1950

England put away their dark blue shirts after this loss and have never worn them again, so painful is the memory. The English were making their first appearance at the World Cup (politics kept them out of the first three) and with the ‘Kings of Football’ — Alf Ramsey, Tom Finney, Laurie Hughes and Stan Mortensen — were considered a favourite to win it all. But the journeymen Americans got the only goal, on Joe Gaetjens’ diving header. Fans in host Brazil carried him off the field.

Hungary fall to West Germany, 3-2, Switzerland 1954

Hungary were as dominant a team as the sport had seen, reigning Olympic champions who arrived at the World Cup with a 28-game unbeaten streak. When the ‘Magical Magyars’ took a 2-0 lead on West Germany just 10 minutes into the final, the title seemed all but decided. But West Germany rallied in what is still the biggest upset in a final. It would be Hungary’s only loss between 1950 and 1956.

North Korea shock Italy, 1-0, England 1966

The enigmatic North Koreans had already charmed local fans with their effort and enthusiasm when they took the field against Italy for the group stage finale. Italy, a European powerhouse, needed only a point to get through. But Pak Doo Ik scored just before halftime and North Korea’s defence held, making the ‘Chollima’ the first Asian team to reach the quarter-finals.

Cameroon stun defending champions Argentina, 1-0, Italy 1990

The Indomitable Lions showed little fear of the defending champions in the tournament opener, and their rough play rattled the normally sublime Diego Maradona. Despite finishing the game with only nine men, Cameroon won on Francois Omam-Biyik’s goal and became the first African nation to advance to the quarter-finals.

South Korea defeat Portugal, 1-0, Japan/South Korea 2002

Nothing symbolised the wackiness of the first tournament in Asia better than South Korea’s run to the semi-finals. The Red Devils hadn’t even won a game in their first five World Cup appearances. Yet, bolstered by enthusiastic, singing fans, they swept Portugal — a team some had picked to make the final — out of the tournament in the final group stage game.

Italy beat France, 1-1 (Italy wins shootout 5-3), Germany 2006

Though not an upset in the traditional sense, few things were more, uh, upsetting than Zidane’s total loss of composure during the 2006 final. A three-time world player of the year (1998, 2000 and 2003) and a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations because of his charity work, ‘Zizou’ had led France to the 1998 World Cup title and 2000 European championship. But late in extra time, after being taunted by Marco Materazzi, Zidane head-butted the Italian defender in the chest. Zidane was sent off, ending his illustrious career in disgrace, and Italy went on to win their fourth title on penalty kicks.