A group-stage exit in 2010 had been a sobering lesson. Greece returned in 2014 with renewed purpose. Under Fernando Santos, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Greece's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
Greece experienced an inconsistent group stage, mixing moments of promise with frustrating setbacks. In the knockout rounds, they were eliminated by Costa Rica on penalties in the Round of 16. The agony of a penalty shootout defeat against Costa Rica brought a cruel end to a campaign that had promised so much more.
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Failed to score in 2 of 4 matches just 1 win in 4 matches.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos led Greece's attack with 1 goal at the 2014 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Samaras and Samaris, all with 1.
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Katsouranis sent off vs Japan.
The tactical mind behind Greece's 2014 campaign. Leading Greece at his first World Cup just 1 win in 4 under Santos.
Greece's success can be attributed to their disciplined and organized approach, which allowed them to outmaneuver opponents. The team's compact shape made it difficult for teams to find space.
