FIFA WC 2018: Argentina take on France in thrilling pre-quarters clash
June 30, 2018 17:21 ISTForty years after their last meeting at soccer's biggest tournament, the former champions meet on Saturday in Kazan for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Forty years after their last meeting at soccer's biggest tournament, the former champions meet on Saturday in Kazan for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Here's a look at what's next, starting with the Round of 16 in FIFA World Cup 2018.
The Premier League has two of the top scorers: Tottenham striker Harry Kane with five goals for England and Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku with four for Belgium.
Adnan Januzaj's 51st-minute strike proved to be the difference between the teams.
Panama is still looking for a maiden World Cup victory — or draw, for that matter.
Both Japan and Senegal finished the group phase with four points, same goal difference and the same amount of goals, but the former advanced due to fair play, where they had two less yellow cards than the African nation.
Colombia, which reached the quarterfinals four years ago in Brazil, finished atop its group and is the fourth South American team to advance
Rooney follows the lead of Ibrahimovic and retired countryman David Beckham by leaving Europe for MLS later in their careers.
While many fans look at the encounter as Real Madrid's Ronaldo vs FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez, this the first time it will happen on the biggest stage in soccer and with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.
Senegal and Japan lead Group H with four points each. Colombia has three points and could advance if it beats Senegal, and both could go through with a draw if Japan loses.
Belgium and England have already qualified for the last 16 — only the group winner needs to be decided.
The green and yellow of Brazil and white and blue of Argentina are seen fluttering in great numbers in the eastern metropolis.
Rooney will become the franchise's highest paid player, The Washington Post said, after signing a two-and-a-half year contract.
Tunisia are seeking their first World Cup victory since 1978 when the sides meet to close out Group G play on Thursday night.
Poland, by contrast, has been one of the competition's disappointing teams, particularly in attack.
Maradona might be Argentina's No. 1 fan at the World Cup, but he's also proving to be an unwanted and sometimes embarrassing distraction.
It was the first time Germany has been knocked out in the first round since 1938, though the team was not allowed to enter the 1950 tournament.
With 8 own-goals already scored, the ongoing FIFA World Cup has set a new record.
Costa Rica ended their preliminary round engagements rock-bottom of the group with just one point to show for.
Serbia finished third with three points and are eliminated alongside Costa Rica.
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