Shedding at residence may be dramatic – particularly when it’s within the remaining of a cup or a serious match.
A stadium packed stuffed with anxious followers can create added pressure, drama and expectation. Generally, all of that’s simply an excessive amount of for the gamers.
On different events, the crew at residence are merely crushed by a greater aspect. Buoyed by the heat of their assist by a match, maybe attending to the ultimate has been successful in itself.
Here’s a take a look at a number of the males’s nationwide groups and membership sides that misplaced main finals at residence…
32. Portland Timbers
New York Metropolis FC gamers have fun after beating Portland Timbers on penalties to win the MLS Cup in December 2021. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Portland Timbers misplaced 2-0 to Atlanta United within the 2018 MLS Cup remaining, however the Oregon outfit have been at residence for the 2021 showpiece in opposition to New York Metropolis FC.
And when Felipe Mora levelled deep into added time at Windfall Park, it regarded prefer it could be their 12 months. The Chilean was one in every of two Portland gamers who did not convert within the shootout, nevertheless, because the Timbers misplaced 4-2 on penalties.
31. Younger Boys
FC Zurich gamers have fun victory over Younger Boys within the 2018 Swiss Cup remaining. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The Swiss Cup remaining has frequently been performed on the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, which has been residence to capital membership Younger Boys since 2005.
Cup winners at their residence floor in 2020 and 2023, Younger Boys have additionally misplaced a number of finals on the Wankdorf (develop up), the place they have been crushed by Sion within the 2006 and 2009 matches and by FC Zürich in 2018.
30. New England Revolution
New England Revolution goalkeeper Adin Brown seems to be dejected after his aspect’s MLS Cup remaining defeat to LA Galaxy in October 2002. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
New England Revolution misplaced 5 MLS Cup finals between 2002 and 2014, together with three in a row from 2005 to 2007.
The primary of these 5 defeats was a 1-0 extra-time loss to LA Galaxy at their model new Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts in October 2002, with Guatemalan icon Carlos Ruiz netting the one objective within the 113th minute.
29. Bursaspor
Bursaspor and Galatasaray gamers line up forward of the 2015 Turkish cup remaining on the Bursa Atatürk Stadium. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Opened in 1950, the Bursa Atatürk Stadium was changed by a brand new floor in December 2015 and demolished the next 12 months.
However earlier than that, the stadium hosted the Turkish cup remaining in June 2015, which noticed tenants Bursaspor tackle Galatasaray. The Inexperienced Crocodiles competed effectively, however have been edged out in a 3-2 loss as Burak Yılmaz hit a hat-trick to win the cup for the Istanbul giants.
28. Olympiacos
Olympiacos and Panathinaikos gamers compete for the ball in a match in January 2008. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
What’s worse than dropping a cup remaining? Shedding a cup remaining at residence. To your fierce rivals. On the toss of a coin.
Unbelievably, that is precisely what occurred to Olympiacos within the Greek Cup remaining in 1969. After a 1-1 attract 90 minutes, additional time failed to provide a winner and with no penalties again then, the sport was determined by a coin toss. Panathinaikos captain Mimis Domazos guessed proper and his aspect left the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus with the cup.
27. Libya
Libya followers on the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2006. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Libya hosted the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations and went all the best way to the ultimate of the match after topping their group and beating Zambia 2-1 within the final 4.
Within the remaining in opposition to Ghana in Tripoli, Libya went behind within the first half however levelled with 20 minutes left. The sport finally went to penalties and the hosts have been edged out 7-6 by the Black Stars in an exhilarating shootout.
26. Tunisia
Tunisia followers unfurl an enormous nationwide flag throughout their World Cup sport in opposition to England in June 1998. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Tunisia hosted the African Cup of Nations in 1965 and superior to the ultimate of the six-team match after edging out Senegal on objectives scored in Group A.
Within the remaining, Tunisia led Ghana 2-1 however conceded an equaliser 11 minutes from the tip and went on to lose 3-2 in additional time to the Black Stars in Tunis.
25. Dundee
Common view of Dundee’s Dens Park residence at the beginning of the 1984/85 season. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Dundee are three-time winners and three-time runners-up of the Scottish League Cup and in 1980/81, the Darkish Blues met native rivals Dundee United within the remaining.
The match was performed at Dundee’s Dens Park, however residence benefit counted for little as Dundee United – based mostly simply throughout the highway – ran out 3-0 winners in a one-sided contest.
24. Celtic
Common view inside Celtic Park in September 2024. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The Scottish Cup remaining was as a consequence of be performed at Ibrox Park in 1902, however a brand new venue needed to be discovered after a stand collapsed at Rangers’ stadium, leaving 25 followers useless and 500 injured.
So Celtic Park was chosen to host the match as a substitute, though Celtic have been within the remaining. And residential benefit did not assist the Hoops as they have been crushed 1-0 by Hibernian in April 1902.
23. United Arab Emirates
Saudi prince Sultan Ben Fahed (second left) awards the Asian Cup trophy to Saudi Arabia’s captain after the crew’s 4-2 victory on penalties in opposition to the United Arab Emirates within the 1996 Asian Cup remaining in Abu Dhabi. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The 1996 Asian Cup happened within the United Arab Emirates and the match hosts produced a powerful displaying, topping their group and advancing to the ultimate because of slim wins over Iraq and Kuwait.
There have been no objectives within the remaining in opposition to Saudi Arabia in Abu Dhabi as the 2 groups couldn’t be separated over 120 minutes of soccer, however the guests transformed 4 of their 5 penalties to win 4-2 within the shootout.
22. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia followers throughout a match on the 1997 Confederations Cup in Riyadh. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The Confederations Cup started life because the King Fahd Cup in 1992 and within the inaugural remaining, hosts Saudi Arabia have been crushed 3-1 by Argentina.
Leonardo Rodríguez, Claudio Caniggia and Diego Simeone scored the objectives for Argentina, with Saeed Al-Owairan on the right track to seize a comfort for the Saudis on the King Fahd Sports activities Metropolis in Riyadh.
21. Belenenses
Belenenses gamers line up forward of the 2007 Portuguese Cup remaining in opposition to Sporting CP in Might 2007. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Belenenses are one in every of simply 5 Portuguese golf equipment to have gained the Iberian nation’s league title in males’s soccer – though that triumph got here method again in 1945/46.
The Lisbon outfit are additionally three-time winners of the Portuguese Cup (Taça de Portugal) – in 1942, 1960 and 1989. A 12 months earlier than that first triumph, Belenenses have been crushed 4-1 by Sporting CP at their previous Campo das Salésias residence.
20. Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos followers in a sport in opposition to PAOK in April 2014. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Panathinaikos are the second-most profitable aspect within the Greek Cup, after rivals Olympiacos, having secured their twentieth title with a 1-0 win over Aris in Might 2024.
The Athens outfit have additionally completed as runners-up on 10 events and with the ultimate beforehand performed frequently at their Leoforos Alexandras Stadium, a few these losses have come at residence. Panathinaikos misplaced 2-1 there in a replay within the 1949 remaining and went down 1-0 of their stadium to Olympiacos within the 1968 showpiece.
19. Inter
Common view of Milan’s San Siro stadium in 1990. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The Coppa Italia was principally performed at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico in a one-off match within the Seventies, however when AC Milan and Inter met within the 1977 remaining, the venue was switched.
So Milan and Inter met of their shared stadium, the San Siro. Targets from Aldo Maldera and Giorgio Braglia gave the Rossoneri a 2-0 victory. Inter additionally misplaced 4-1 to Juventus at San Siro within the 1959 Coppa remaining.
18. Lazio
Lazio gamers present their frustration after defeat to Juventus within the 2017 Coppa Italia remaining on the Stadio Olimpico. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The Coppa Italia remaining has been performed as a one-off fixture at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, which is residence to each Roma and Lazio, for the reason that 2007/08 season.
Enjoying in acquainted environment, Lazio took the title in 2009, 2013 and 2019, beating fierce rivals Roma by a single objective within the latter. However the Eagles have additionally misplaced two finals at their residence floor, happening 2-1 to Juventus in 2015 and 2-0 to the Bianconeri once more in 2017.
17. China
China gamers look dejected as Japan’s footballers have fun their Asian Cup remaining win in August 2004. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Hosts China met Japan on the Employees’ Stadium in Beijing within the remaining of the 2004 Asian Cup, with over 60,000 followers in attendance.
However the Japanese upset the celebration in a 3-1 win which featured a Man of the Match show from former Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura and sealed a 3rd Asian Cup title for the Samurai Blue.
16. Feyenoord
Common view of Feyenoord’s De Kuip stadium throughout a sport in opposition to Manchester United in September 2016. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The Dutch Cup (KNVB Cup) remaining is normally performed at Feyenoord’s De Kuip residence and the Rotterdam membership have gained 12 of their 14 titles within the competitors at their well-known stadium, most lately in 2024.
However Feyenoord have additionally misplaced a few finals at residence, happening 4-2 to Fortuna ’54 within the 1957 remaining and 4-1 to FC Utrecht within the 2003 showpiece. Feyenoord additionally misplaced to Ajax in 2010, however that remaining was performed over two legs residence and away.
15. Japan
Japan gamers wave to their supporters after defeat to France within the Confederations Cup remaining in June 2001. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Japan topped their group within the 2001 Confederations Cup and superior to the ultimate because of a 1-0 win over Australia within the final 4.
However the Samurai Blue have been second greatest to defending world and European champions France within the remaining, dropping out to a Patrick Vieira objective in a reasonably one-sided contest in Yokohama which was not likely mirrored by the slim scoreline.
14. United States
United States gamers choose up their runners-up medals after dropping to Mexico within the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup remaining. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is performed predominantly in the US and the USMNT has gained the trophy seven instances – all of these as match hosts.
However the USA have additionally misplaced 5 finals at residence, with every of these defeats coming in opposition to fierce rivals Mexico – in 1993, 1998, 2009, 2011 and 2019.
13. Paris Saint-Germain
Monaco gamers have fun victory over Paris Saint-Germain within the remaining of the Coupe de France in June 1985. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Paris Saint-Germain gained 4 Coupe de France titles at their Parc des Princes residence, which was the venue for the cup remaining between 1972 and 1997.
However PSG additionally misplaced a remaining on the Parc, happening to Monaco in a 1-0 defeat in June 1985 as Bernard Genghini netted the sport’s solely objective after 14 minutes.
12. Porto
Common view of Porto’s Estádio das Antas forward of a Champions League sport in opposition to Celtic in October 2001. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
4 Portuguese Cup (Taça de Portugal) finals have been performed at Porto’s previous Estádio das Antas and the Dragons performed in three of them.
Porto beat Braga 1-0 within the 1977 remaining, however misplaced 2-0 to Leixões within the 1961 showpiece and went down 1-0 to Benfica within the 1983 version. The Estádio das Antas was changed by the Estádio do Dragão in 2003 and demolished the next 12 months.
11. Nigeria
Nigeria gamers look dejected after dropping the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations remaining in opposition to Cameroon on penalties. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Ghana and Nigeria have been joint hosts of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and the Tremendous Eagles superior to the ultimate, which was performed in Lagos.
In it, Nigeria got here from two objectives right down to earn a 2-2 draw in opposition to Cameroon and after a interval of additional time failed to provide a winner, the match was determined by a penalty shootout. Cameroon gained it 4-3, however not with out controversy as Victor Ikpeba’s kick was not counted because it rebounded off the crossbar and out, though it had clearly crossed the road.
10. Bolivia
Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Trucco is unable to save lots of a Ronaldo shot within the 1997 Copa America remaining in opposition to Brazil in La Paz. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Bolivia’s spectacular leads to La Paz may be put right down to greater than the presence of their residence followers, with La Verde accustomed to taking part in at an altitude of three,637 metres (11,932 toes) – not like their opponents.
Within the 1997 Copa América, the hosts beat Venezuela, Peru and Uruguay to high their group earlier than victories over Colombia and Mexico within the knockout phases. Bolivia additionally competed effectively within the remaining in opposition to Brazil, hanging the woodwork on quite a lot of events earlier than late objectives from Ronaldo and Zé Roberto sealed a 3-1 win for the Seleção in La Paz.
9. Roma
Roma gamers line up forward of the 1984 European Cup remaining in opposition to Liverpool on the Stadio Olimpico. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Roma reached the European Cup remaining for the primary time in 1984 and the Giallorossi confronted Liverpool within the remaining at their Stadio Olimpico residence.
The 2 groups drew 1-1 in 90 minutes and the match went to penalties, with the Reds prevailing 4-2 within the shootout. Roma’s captain that day, Agostino Di Bartolomei, suffered from scientific despair and dedicated suicide on the tenth anniversary of the match. Roma additionally misplaced to metropolis rivals Lazio on the Stadio Olimpico within the 2013 Coppa Italia remaining.
8. Sweden
Brazil gamers run on the pitch with a Swedish flag after beating hosts Sweden within the 1958 World Cup remaining. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Sweden beat Mexico, Hungary, the Soviet Union and West Germany en path to the 1958 World Cup remaining on residence soil.
The Swedes additionally took the lead within the remaining in opposition to Brazil, however have been effectively crushed in the long run by Pelé, Garrincha et al. The house followers applauded Brazil after their 6-2 win and the Brazilians responded by parading the Swedish flag on the pitch following the ultimate whistle.
7. Sporting CP
Sporting CP gamers look dejected after defeat to CSKA Moscow within the remaining of the UEFA Cup in Might 2005. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Sporting CP reached the ultimate of the UEFA Cup in 2005 and with the match going down at their José Alvalade stadium, possibilities of a primary European trophy in over 40 years for the Lisbon aspect regarded good – particularly after Rogério’s Twenty ninth-minute opener.
However CSKA Moscow roared again within the second half with objectives from Aleksei Berezutski, Yuri Zhirkov and Vágner Like to take the title, leaving gamers and followers of Sporting shocked on what was alleged to be an evening of celebration for the Portuguese membership.
6. Actual Madrid
Deportivo La Coruña gamers have fun after successful the Copa del Rey remaining in opposition to Actual Madrid on the Santiago Bernabéu in March 2002. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Actual Madrid turned 100 years of age on March 6, 2002 and victory within the Copa del Rey remaining on that very day in entrance of their very own followers at a packed Santiago Bernabéu appeared like the proper centenary celebration.
However Deportivo La Coruña had different concepts, leaving Los Blancos shocked with a 2-0 win which noticed the cup head to Galicia as a substitute. Madrid additionally misplaced 2-1 to Atlético on the Bernabéu after additional time within the 2013 Copa remaining, having beforehand been crushed by the Rojiblancos of their stadium within the 1960, 1961 and 1992 editions. Within the 1958 remaining, Actual additionally went right down to Athletic Membership on the Bernabéu.
5. Bayern Munich
Bastian Schweinsteiger reacts in disappointment after Bayern Munich’s defeat in opposition to Chelsea on penalties within the 2012 Champions League remaining on the Allianz Area. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
The 2012 Champions League remaining happened at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Area residence and the Bavarians have been anticipated to beat a Chelsea aspect exterior the Premier League’s high 4.
Bayern have been on high for a lot of the match, however Jupp Heynckes’ aspect needed to wait till the 83rd minute for the breakthrough, when Thomas Müller scored. However Didier Drogba levelled with two minutes left and after a goalless interval of additional time, the Blues gained 4-3 on penalties to silence the house assist. A 12 months later, although, Bayern gained the treble.
4. Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo walks off in tears after Portugal’s defeat to Greece within the remaining of Euro 2004. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Portugal misplaced to Greece of their opening match of Euro 2004, however there was hope that the hosts would fare higher as the 2 groups met once more within the remaining.
Nonetheless, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo, Deco et al have been unable to discover a method by in opposition to a cussed Greek aspect and misplaced out to an Angelos Charisteas header within the second half. Drama, tears and heartbreak for the hosts, however they did lastly win the trophy 12 years later with an upset of their very own…
3. France
France gamers look dejected after dropping the ultimate of Euro 2016 to Portugal on the Stade de France. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
France have been up in opposition to Portugal at residence within the remaining of Euro 2016 and Didier Deschamps’ aspect have been huge favourites – particularly after Cristiano Ronaldo limped off within the first half.
However Les Bleus have been unable to discover a breakthrough and Portugal sealed a shock win on the Stade de France because of Éder’s strike in additional time.
2. England
England gamers look dejected as Italy’s footballers have fun their win on penalties within the remaining of Euro 2020. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
England’s solely main trophy in males’s soccer got here on the 1966 World Cup, when the Three Lions beat West Germany 4-2 after additional time at Wembley.
Again at Wembley for the ultimate of the delayed Euro 2020 match in July 2021, England took the lead in opposition to Italy, however Gareth Southgate’s aspect have been pegged again and ended up dropping in a penalty shootout to the Azzurri.
The sport was marred by crowd hassle earlier than kick-off and racist abuse of England gamers within the aftermath.
1. Brazil
Uruguay gamers have fun a objective in opposition to Brazil within the 1950 World Cup decider on the Maracana. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
It wasn’t a remaining, however Brazil vs Uruguay on the Maracanã in Rio de janeiro was the World Cup’s decider on the 1950 match and the hosts solely wanted a draw to elevate the trophy for the primary time.
Brazil’s newspapers had already introduced the upcoming victory and all gave the impression to be going to plan when the Seleção took the lead early within the second half, however Uruguay scored twice to stun the locals and silence then Maracanã. Defeat was a nationwide tragedy and have become recognized by one phrase: Maracanaço . Extra lately, Brazil misplaced the 2021 Copa América at residence to fierce rivals Argentina as Lionel Messi gained his first main worldwide trophy with the Albiceleste’s senior aspect.
