4. North Korea 1-0 Italy
PA Photos/PA Archive/Press Association ImagesA little over 30 years before Italy's shock 2-1 defeat to South Korea, the Italians came unstuck once again against the Koreans when the North beat them 1-0 in 1966. Arguably one of the most surprising World Cup scorelines ever, Italy were short odds to give the Asian minnows a real hiding as England hosted the competition they'd memorably go on to win. Before the game, North Korea's leader, Kim Il-Sung,
told his troops: 'European and South American nations dominate international football. As representatives of the Asian and African region, as colored people, I urge you to win one or two matches.'" With these words ringings in their ears, the Koreans went on to beat Italy and knock them out of the World Cup. After a fiercely-contested first half in which Korea defended for their lives, Italy's Giacomo Bulgarelli was forced off with injury. In the days before substitutions were allowed, this meant Italy had to play for over an hour with 10 men. Korea took advantage as Pak Doo-Ik slotted the ball past Enrico Albertosi and, for the fourth-consecutive time, two-time champions Italy were sent packing from the tournament after only one round.