10 heaviest defeats in FIFA World Cup history

The FIFA World Cup has delivered some of football’s greatest moments, but it has also produced a handful of one-sided contests that remain etched in history.
From record-breaking scorelines to ruthless displays by football’s traditional powerhouses, these are the 10 heaviest defeats ever recorded at the World Cup.
1. Hungary 10-1 El Salvador (1982)
No match in World Cup history has produced a larger margin of victory. Hungary ran riot against El Salvador in Spain, scoring 10 goals in a devastating display. The nine-goal winning margin remains a World Cup record.
2. Yugoslavia 9-0 Zaire (1974)
Zaire, making their World Cup debut, endured a nightmare against Yugoslavia. The Europ...