Little Senegal, a tiny nation without supposedly a cat in hells chance of beating World Cup holders France, did just that today.
This from Sky:
The 2002 World Cup has kicked off with one of the most amazing results in the competition's history - a 1-0 win for African outsiders Senegal over holders France.
Pape Bouba Diop scored the only goal of the opening game to leave the World Cup debutants in dreamland.
Earlier, amid a spectacular blaze of colour, hundreds of dancers dressed in traditional clothes wowed a packed World Cup stadium in the South Korean capital Seoul - and a worldwide television audience.
The opening ceremony, which began an hour before the first match of the tournament, centered around yin and yang, symbolising Korea's past and future.
Thirty-two teams will compete for the biggest prize in sport.
And hosts South Korea and Japan have vowed to make this World Cup the most spectacular in history.
Around 1,600 England fans have arrived in Japan ahead of Sunday's opening game against Sweden in Saitama so far.
And between 6,000 and 7,000 more are expected within the next 48 hours. But 17 England fans won't be at the match after there were refused entry into Japan by officials.
Another fan is still awaiting a decision said Assistant Chief Constable Ron Hogg, the senior British police officer advising the Japanese, said.
He added that there have been no arrests or reports of trouble in the Far East.
Mr Hogg said another four banning orders had been issued against individuals in England, taking the total so far to 1,030.
But for those who make it to the competition, they are sure of a great spectacle and chance to see the best teams in the world.
France are widely tipped to retain their world crown, but a strong-looking Argentina are equal favourites, with Italy not far behind.
Four-time winners Brazil have had a turbulent build-up, but could yet spark into life and restore some of the pride lost in the 1998 final defeat to France.
Spain are many people's outside tip for the World Cup with Portugal, England, Sweden, Nigeria and Cameroon close behind.
Security will be tight in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
No-fly zones have been declared over the stadia and the teams are protected by hundreds of security guards.
Poor France, I am so upset.
Englishman.