Germany nearly got a World Cup Scorigami, but wh...

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Germany came within a goal of creating an unprecedented World Cup scoreline, nearly achieving what soccer statisticians call a "Scorigami", a final score that has never occurred in the tournament's history. The team's match result would have been a unique combination on the sport's biggest stage, adding to the lore of World Cup records and statistical oddities. Scorigami, a concept borrowed from NFL fandom, has become increasingly rare as World Cups accumulate decades of matches and result combinations. Germany's near-miss highlights how difficult it has become to produce truly original scoreboards in modern tournament play, even as teams push for distinctive performances and outcomes.