Teams that remain unbeaten in the World Cup can face early elimination, as seen with teams like Switzerland and Denmark, demonstrating that undefeated status isn’t synonymous with success. The pursuit of the trophy can often leave even strong contenders vulnerable to defeat through penalty shootouts.
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup despite losing their opening match, a performance echoed by Spain in 2010, showing that an initial setback doesn't preclude ultimate triumph in the tournament.
Countries such as the Republic of Ireland at the 2002 World Cup and Switzerland in 2006 illustrated that drawing matches and remaining undefeated during the group stages can still lead to early exits when penalties come into play.
Past World Cup performances reveal that missing out post-group stage despite unbeaten records highlights the unpredictability of knockout rounds, emphasizing that a draw can also signify the end of a tournament journey.
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