July 28, 2026

In a March 2022 European play-off in Palermo, a small Balkan side stunned the reigning European champions 1 to 0 to knock them out of World Cup qualifying, weeks after also beating Germany in Duisburg. Which national team pulled off both upsets?

A North Macedonia national football team
B Cyprus national football team
C Algeria national football team
D Wales national football team

The North Macedonia national football team reached its first major tournament at Euro 2020. The team also made the European play-off final for the 2022 World Cup after beating Germany in Duisburg and Italy in Palermo, ending Italy's World Cup hopes.

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