Ad of the Day: Chilean Miners Star in Year's Most Electrifying World Cup Spot

Pep talk about the Group of Death

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Less than a month after the 2010 World Cup wrapped up, a major mining accident in Chile made headlines around the world, as 33 miners were trapped by a cave-in. They survived an incredible 69 days under ground before being rescued in an operation that was televised worldwide.

Chile made the round of 16 in 2010, finishing second in a relatively easy Group H (with Switzerland and Honduras, along with Spain) before losing 3-0 to Brazil in the first knockout stage.

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