FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 FINAL

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018

Over the course of the month, the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 event has became one heck of a rollercoaster sports fans got into. There has been some controversies, heartbreaks, sense of humor, upsides, downsides, it's everything this match had from start to finish.

And now, all roads ended to this, France vs. Croatia at the heart of the Russian capital city Moscow. The crowds gathered at the Luzhniki Stadium to witness the day of verdict, a game where everything ends, everything begins, and what a thriller the epic finale delivered.

On that game, as Croatians got shocked when Mario Mandzukic scored at both sides, either an accidental own goal or a proper goal, the French gave it all to end the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 by defeating it at the score of 4-2. Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe's goals were more than enough to secure their second World Cup title.

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Allez Les Bleus! Congratulations to the French for winning the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018! That match became one heck of a controversy given Russia's drastic sports records that sparked numerous sports governing bodies but with them out of the way, it turned out to be the best World Cup in ages and the Les Bleus fought all the way to the very end.

And that is the end of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018. See you again in Qatar this 2022 and in the meantime, enjoy the best of the World Cup from start to finish.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 14, 2018

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Before France and Croatia are going for an all-out finale at the Russian capital, the two teams that are defeated in the semi-finals, England and Belgium, are competing for who will be placed third in the game's rankings and it happened at St. Petersburg.

Belgium claimed third place at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 after defeating England by the combined efforts of Thomas Meunier's opening salvo and Eden Hazard's late-entry strike that is sure enough to earn a place on the podium as third place finisher.

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Now that Belgium secured a third placer at the World Cup, tonight is verdict day in Moscow as the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 ends with an epic finale between France and Croatia tonight. Don't miss the finale!

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 11, 2018

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The end is near as the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 is reaching its Semi-Final phase as the final four are going all out as they battle themselves for the spot at the finals happening on the 15th of July at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Wrapping up the Semi-Finals is a match between Croatia and England and what a dramatic battle this match is. When both teams scored one in the whole match, an extra game triggered and the one who made it past through this decider is none other than Mario Mandzukic, propelling Croatia to a 2-1 win against England and completing the final two teams to battle in the grand finale at the Russian capital city.

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Here we are, Croatia vs. France, at the grand finale, but before the epic finale happening at Moscow, the teams that have been defeated at the semis, Belgium and England, will compete for who gets third place in the World Cup and it's happening at St. Petersburg on the 14th, the eve of the grand finale.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 10, 2018

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018

The end is near as the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 is reaching its Semi-Final phase as the final four are going all out as they battle themselves for the spot at the finals happening on the 15th of July at the Luzhniki Stadium.

First of the semi final match is France vs. Belgium, held at St. Petersburg Stadium, and in that match, the French has defeated the Belgians, all thanks to Samuel Umtiti's near-post header in second half. Although France secured the spot at the finals, the Belgians are lying in dormant as they have to wait for the next losing team to face head-on in a match for third place on the eve of the finals.

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Next up in the semi-finals, England versus Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 7, 2018

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The final four is all set as Sweden takes on England while Russia takes on Croatia, gunning for the latter half of the spot in the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Beginning at Samara Arena, looks like the Queen will be delighted to see that England finally secured the spot at the semis after a Dele-Maguire combo defeated the Swedish team. And finally, in Fisht Stadium, and probably the most interesting match to remember, as Russia and Croatia scored two goals at the end of the game, penalty kicks began and by the score of 3-4 penalty goals, Croatia finally defeated the might of the Russians. The hosting nation has fallen after their intimidating record throughout the entire World Cup.

The final four are now complete as France, Belgium, England, and Croatia secured their spots at the semi-finals and it all begins on the 10th of July with France taking on Belgium.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 6, 2018

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The quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 has began and the final 8 are about to be dwindled down to four as the teams are vying for their spot at the semi-finals. It began with Uruguay taking on France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium while Brazil taking on Belgium at Kazan Arena.

Beginning at Nizhny Novgorod, looks like Diego Godin's defensive instincts ended up on the wrong side of the pitch following a goal by the French and because of his questionable defense, they lost to La Celeste by two points. In Kazan, meanwhile, Brazil got embarrassed by Fernandinho's "own goal" accident, which sees them kicked out by the Belgians at the score of 1-2.

With France and Belgium now on the final four, the quarterfinals continue with Sweden vs. England and Russia vs. Croatia.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 3, 2018

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The Round of 16 Knockouts of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 reaches its conclusion with Sweden takes on Switzerland while the Colombians taking on the English, completing the final 8 set for the quarter-finals.

Sweden kicked the Swiss team out of the World Cup after a goal by Forsberg. Then, as the game between Colombia and England ended in a one-point goal, England wins the match after scoring four penalties out of Colombia's three.

The final 8 are now set and the quarter finals begin on the 6th of July with Uruguay taking on France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium while Brazil taking on Belgium at Kazan Arena.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 2, 2018

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The Round of 16 Knockouts of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 continues with Brazil taking on Mexico and Belgium taking on Japan.

Brazil kicked the Mexicans out of the tourney after a two-point goal that left the opponents scoreless. All thanks to Neymar Jr.'s superb performance for the team. Also, it was a sad day for Japan as the Belgians took down the Samurai Blue by 3-2.

Next time, Sweden takes on Switzerland while the Colombians taking on the English as the road to the final 8 is nearing its completion.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - July 1, 2018

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The Round of 16 Knockouts of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 continues with the Spanish taking on the formidable Russians while the Croatians taking on the Denmark.

Both games ended in draw but since this is the Round of 16, post-game penalties served as the decider and in the first one, the Russians are advancing to the quarters with four penalty kicks over Spain's three. In the match between Croatia vs. Denmark, meanwhile, Croatia won by three penalty kicks over two from the Danes.

There's so much to question about the Russians' performance apart from being the hosting team that swept through the competition but let's leave it for now because the next match of the Knockouts will see Brazil taking on Mexico and Belgium taking on Japan.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 30, 2018

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The FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 is now on its Knockout Stage and the first one involves Uruguay taking on Portugal and France taking on Argentina.

Starting at Kazan, Kylian Mbappe became the star of the 4-3 win for the French after kicking the Messi-starrer Argentina team out of the game. Definitely one of the most exciting games occurred in this year's World Cup. Meanwhile, in Fisht, Cavani led Uruguay's La Celeste to victory against Portugal at the score of 2-1.

Next time, the Spanish are taking on the formidable Russians while the Croatians taking on the Denmark as the Round of 16 Knockouts continues.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 28, 2018

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That day marks the final day of the Group Phase before heading off to the Round of 16 Knockout Phase. Japan takes on Poland at Volgograd Arena, Senegal takes on Colombia at Samara Arena, Panama takes on Tunisia at Mordovia Arena, and England takes on Belgium at Kaliningrad.

Beginning at Volgograd Arena, despite being defeated by Poland by one point, Japan progressed to the Round of 16. At Samara, meanwhile, Colombia, thanks to Y. Mina, kicked out the Senegal team by a point, sealing their spot to the Knockout Phase. In Mordovia, Tunisia will head home high with their first Word Cup win in 40 years after beating Panama 2-1. And in Kaliningrad, Belgium defeated England by a point, leaving the Belgians taking on the Japanese while England takes on Colombia in knockouts.

And that does it for the Group Phase and with a break today, the remaining teams got a chance to prepare themselves before the Knockout Phase starts at the 30th of June, with Uruguay taking on Portugal and France taking on Argentina.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 27, 2018

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South Korea taking on Germany at the Kazan Arena, Mexico vs. Sweden at Ekaterinburg Arena, Serbia vs. Brazil at Spartak Stadium, and Switzerland vs. Costa Rica at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.That's Day 14 of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Beginning in Kazan, South Korea kicked the Germans out of the tourney by two points in the middle of stoppage time. In Ekaterinburg, meanwhile, because of Alvarez's accidental own goal and some impressive performances by Augustinsson and Granqvist, Sweden's three point victory trumped the Mexicans but Mexico managed to survive the tourney after the fall of the Germans. In Spartak, two points is enough for Brazil to finish the winless Serbia off the tourney. And in Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, despite a two-point draw, Costa Rica has left the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 with Switzerland advancing to the Round of 16.

The next match is the last of the Group Phase before heading off to the Round of 16 Knockout Phase. Japan takes on Poland at Volgograd Arena, Senegal takes on Colombia at Samara Arena, Panama takes on Tunisia at Mordovia Arena, and England takes on Belgium at Kaliningrad. Who's going to make it and who's going to be sent home? Watch for it!

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 26, 2018

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Australia taking on Peru at Fisht Stadium while Denmark takes on France at Luzhniki Stadium, Nigeria vs. Argentina at St. Petersburg, and Iceland vs. Croatia at Rostov. That's the 13th day of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Beginning at Sochi's Fisht Stadium, Peru knocked Australia out of the tourney with two points. The Los Incas scored their first World Cup goal since Spain 1982. At Luzhniki, meanwhile, a no-point draw sees Denmark progressing through Round of 16 with France top Group C. In St. Petersburg, looks like Lionel Messi of Argentina made history by scoring his 100th goal in his career as he and Marcos Rojo's late surge toppled Nigeria at the score of 2-1. And in Rostov-on-Don, Croatia kicked Iceland out of the World Cup at the score of 2-1.

The next match will see South Korea taking on Germany at the Kazan Arena, Mexico vs. Sweden at Ekaterinburg Arena, Serbia vs. Brazil at Spartak Stadium, and Switzerland vs. Costa Rica at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 25, 2018

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Uruguay taking on the unbeatable Russians at Samara while Volgograd welcomes a Saudi-Egypt duel, Spain vs. Morocco at Kaliningrad, and Iran takes on Portugal at Mordovia Arena. That's the 12th day of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Beginning in Samara, and in an unexpected turn of events, the might of the Russian team has fallen by Uruguay at the score of three points, probably because of an accidental own goal by Cheryshev. Now that's a story worth filling in the headlines. Anyway, moving on Volgograd, Saudi Arabia managed place 3rd at Group A after a 2-1 win against Egypt, with a last-minute strike worth savoring. At Kaliningrad, it's a topsy-turvy encounter that resulted in Spain qualifying for the Round of 16 as Group B winners after a 2-point draw with Morocco. And in Mordovia, a thrilling battle between the Iranians and the Portuguese ended in a 1-point draw but Portugal still stands.

The next match will see Australia taking on Peru at Fisht Stadium while Denmark takes on France at Luzhniki Stadium, Nigeria vs. Argentina at St. Petersburg, and Iceland vs. Croatia at Rostov.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 24, 2018

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On the 11th day of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, there's England taking on Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium while Japan takes on Senegal at Ekaterinburg and Poland takes on Colombia at Kazan.

Starting at Nizhny Novgorod, England massively defeated Panama at the record-breaking score of 6-1, with Harry Kane delivered a show-stopper with two penalty kicks and a goal to be crowned this game's MVP. In Ekaterinburg, meanwhile, the battle between Japan and Seengal ended in a two-point draw but that's more than enough to leave a hilarious smirk on Keisuke Honda's face when he did a goal. And in Kazan, the show's over for Poland as Colombia's three point win stuns the crowd.

The next match will see Uruguay taking on the unbeatable Russians at Samara while Volgograd welcomes a Saudi-Egypt duel, Spain vs. Morocco at Kaliningrad, and Iran takes on Portugal at Mordovia Arena.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 23, 2018

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Belgium taking on Tunisia at Moscow's Spartak Stadium while South Korea takes on Mexico at the Rostov Arena and the Germans are taking on the Swedes at Fisht Stadium. That's 10th day of the FIFA World Cup Russia.

Starting at Spartak, Belgium massively defeated Tunisia at the score of 5-2 and Eden Hazard, who scored two goals that game and four shots, delivered a show-stopper to the entire crowd. Meanwhile in Rostov, looks like South Korea's in the brink of doom thanks to the Vela-Hernandez combo that made Mexico triumphant at the score of 2-1. And in Fisht Stadium, a last-minute crusher by Toni Kroos led the Germans to a victory against Sweden at the score of 2-1.

The next match will see England taking on Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium while Japan takes on Senegal at Ekaterinburg and Poland takes on Colombia at Kazan.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 22, 2018

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Brazil taking on Costa Rica at St. Petersburg while Nigeria takes on Iceland at Volgograd and the Serbians are taking on the Swiss at Kaliningrad. That's day nine of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Beginning at St. Petersburg, a finishing two-point blow by Brazil knocked Costa Rica out of the tourney. In Volgograd, meanwhile, Nigeria roars back against Icelandic debutantes at the score of two points, all thanks to Ahmed Musa's show-stopping performance. And finally in Kaliningrad, a 2-1 finish ups Switzerland to second place in Group E while Serbia lands on the Round of 16.

The next match will see Belgium taking on Tunisia at Moscow's Spartak Stadium while South Korea takes on Mexico at the Rostov Arena and the Germans are taking on the Swedes at Fisht Stadium. Will these teams make it or fall from the World Cup? Stay tuned.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 21, 2018

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On the eighth day of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, we saw Denmark taking on Australia at Samara Arena while France takes on Peru at Ekaterinburg Arena and Argentina takes on Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Starting at Samara side, the thrilling battle between Denmark and Australia ended in a one-point draw courtesy of Eriksen's early lead and Jedinak's penalty equalizer. On the Ekaterinburg side, Peru got crushed by the might of the French, thanks to rising star Kylian Mbappe. And on Nizhny Novgorod side, Croatia massively defeated Argentina thanks to the triple threat of Rebic, Modric, and Ivan Rakitic, pushing the Argentinians on the brink of elimination.

The next match will see Brazil taking on Costa Rica at St. Petersburg while Nigeria takes on Iceland at Volgograd and the Serbians are taking on the Swiss at Kaliningrad.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 20, 2018

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Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 saw Portugal taking on Morocco at Luzhniki Stadium while Rostov sees a battle between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia and Kazan welcomes an Iran-Spain duel.

Beginning at Luzhniki, Portugal's soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo led the team to a one-point sweep against Morocco, wiping the North African nation out of the tourney. Meanwhile in Rostov, Uruguay reached the Round of 16 after defeating Saudi Arabia by a point. And in Kazan, Spain net their first win of the game after defeating Iran by one point.

The next match will see Denmark taking on Australia at Samara Arena while France takes on Peru at Ekaterinburg Arena and Argentina takes on Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 - June 19, 2018

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Colombia taking on Japan at Mordovia Arena while Spartak Stadium sees a fight between Poland and Senegal and St. Petersburg comes alive with a battle between Russia and Egypt. That's Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Starting at Mordovia, and using the recent Osaka quakes as their motivation, the Japanese team blew the Colombians away at the score of 2-1, scoring Asia's first-ever World Cup win over South American opposition and forward player Yuya Osako stole the show. Meanwjile in Spartak, the Teranga Lions of Senegal has crushed Poland at the score of 2-1 because of Cionek's accidental own-goal and Mbaye Niang's show-stealing performance. And in St. Petersburg, meanwhile, more questions need to be answer right now as hosting nation Russia massively defeated Egypt at the score of 3-1. Russia's recent win sparks a lot of questioning from the world as all eyes are on the Russians.

The next match will see Portugal taking on Morocco at Luzhniki Stadium while Rostov sees a battle between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia and Kazan welcomes an Iran-Spain duel.