Croatia Stuns Russia In Penalty Shootout To Advance To Semis
After France, Belgium and England all clinched a spot in the World Cup semis, Croatia joined them on Saturday after beating host Russia 4-3 in penalty kicks.
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After France, Belgium and England all clinched a spot in the World Cup semis, Croatia joined them on Saturday after beating host Russia 4-3 in penalty kicks.
Friday was the first day of quarterfinal matches and the first two teams are through to the semifinals.
The quarterfinals are set at the FIFA World Cup.
Belgium beat Japan 3-2 with a goal in the dying seconds and Brazil's Neymar helped defeat Mexico on Day 17 at the 2018 World Cup.
Spain dominated the possession during the game -- completing more than 1,000 passes -- but was too passive against a well-organized Russian defense.
"We gave our best," Ronaldo said. "The team played well. As the team captain I am proud of this group."
Two more teams punched their tickets to the knockout stage with some wild and unexpected moments.
Thursday's match between England and Belgium left fans on both sides rooting for a loss.
Day 14 at the 2018 World Cup brought us a shocker, another crazy matchup in the round of 16 and much, much more.
Day 13 in the World Cup was an unforgettable one. Groups C and D are in the books thanks to some massive drama late in the day.
A full recap of all four games from Monday of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
England booked it's ticket into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Russia after demolishing Panama, 6-1.
Brazil looked headed for another draw in the World Cup group stage until its biggest stars came alive late.
Recap of all three games from day seven of the 2018 World Cup.
The Russia-Egypt match had a more expected outcome, with the host nation winning 3-1.
The first week of the World Cup hasn't been kind to Saudi Arabia.
World Cup roundup for Monday including England's opening game, Sweden's win over South Korea and Belgium's World Cup opener game.
Mexico, behind a first-half goal from Hirving Lozano, upset reigning champs Germany in the group stage opener, 1-0.
North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.
The Americans won't be playing in the World Cup, but there's still plenty of good soccer to be watched in the coming weeks.
With another stunning home loss, the United States' hopes of reaching an eighth straight World Cup berth in peril.
Retired soccer star Abby Wambach admitted to once trying cocaine and smoking marijuana some 10 years ago.
She gave us one of the most indelible moments in American sports history, and now Brandi Chastain is doing something even greater – donating her brain for concussion research.
Throwing money in the air as security led him away, Simon Brodkin said: "Here we go Sepp. Thank you. Cheers Sepp. It's all there, as discussed. Thank you. Good doing business."
The Women's World Cup ticker-tape parade is over, but the celebrations continue.
