World Cup

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks dejected following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Diego Armando Maradona shows his support to Argentina prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Top 3 alternative moments from the World Cup group games

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England is challenged by Roman Torres of Panama during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England vs Colombia preview: Can Harry Kane propel England to victory?

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: Uruguay players acknowledge the fans following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Uruguay and Russia at Samara Arena on June 25, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Uruguay vs. Portugal: Can Ronaldo continue to lead his team?

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - June 27: Neymar Jr of Brazil looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Brazil at Spartak Stadium on June 27, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

World Cup Round of 16: Brazil will advance to the Quarterfinals

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England greets Trent Alexander-Arnold of England as he is substituted off during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Belgium at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Group G showdown: England player ratings v Belgium

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Timo Werner of Germany reacts to a referee decision during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Inexperienced Timo Werner shouldn’t be blamed for Germany’s World Cup failure

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Salif Sane of Senegal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Colombia eliminate Senegal to hammer final nail into African coffin

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images, )

World Cup Twitter: Best reactions to Germany’s elimination

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany experience the World Cup winner’s curse

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England is seen with the matchball following scoring a hatrick in his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

7 reasons why England can win the World Cup

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi silences critics to lead Argentina into the last-16

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BLACK & WHITE) Neymar Jr of Brazil reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Neymar has contrived to complicate, now he must strive to simplify

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Diego Armando Maradona shows his support to Argentina prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Argentina player ratings vs Nigeria: Lionel Messi rises to ultimate occasion

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany: No sign that the luck is starting to run out

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Christian Eriksen of Denmark acknowledges the fans following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and France at Luzhniki Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

France top Group C, Denmark also advance

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 19: Senegal players acknowledge the fans during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Senegal at Spartak Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Three underdogs who have impressed at the World Cup

Jul 1990: Roger Milla striker of the Cameroon team relaxes by a swimming pool during the World Cup in Italy. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

World Cup icons: Roger Milla, the forever young lion with the gyrating hips

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Timo Werner of Germany reacts to a referee decision during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

World Cup 2018: Group F possible final table scenario

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Hirving Lozano of Mexico looks on during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Mexico get a 10K fine for chants in Germany match

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates victory following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Analysis: England do not want Colombia in the World Cup round of 16

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Analysis: Why England shouldn’t be that excited about their 6-1 win

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Spain players celebrate whilst Saeid Ezatolahi of Iran looks dejected after his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Iran and Spain at Kazan Arena on June 20, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Spain could be a serious contender to win the World Cup

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Toni Kroos of Germany celebrates scoring his sides winning goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany justify world champion status to rejuvenate qualification hopes

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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