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2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIATM
2 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1: Foreword 3
Part 2: Technical Study Group 5
Part 3: Tournament observation 6
Part 4: Team profiles 15
Part 5: Performance insights 80
Part 6: FIFA awards 103
Part 7: Match information 106
Part 8: Technical Study Group support 140
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FOREWORD
Before getting into the details of the extraordinary tournament, from the Local Organising Committee
work performed by the FIFA Technical Study Group, (LOC) to the amazing volunteers and the FIFA
which you will have the pleasure of discovering in administration.
this revamped report, we need to thank all those
who contributed to making the 2018 FIFA World Finally, although it goes without saying, we owe the
Cup Russia™ “the best FIFA World Cup to date”. biggest debt of all to those who played an active
That was the FIFA President’s stated aim and part in this tournament becoming such a beacon of
there has been widespread recognition that it was hope and beauty. Therefore, a massive thank you to
achieved, even by those who once doubted that the players, coaches and officials, to the fans from
Russia might be the right place to stage the most all over the world and to all those behind the scenes,
important sporting event in the world. all of whom conducted themselves in an exemplary
manner. Even with flawless organisation and
Our thanks go to the Russian authorities, who stadiums, a spectacle of such grandeur simply would
did an incredible job in providing magnificent, not have been possible without these people. It is
ultramodern facilities and a safe, hospitable undoubtedly thanks to them that we enjoyed every
environment that fostered a wonderful month-long single moment and that this fantastic World Cup will
celebration of football. We are also grateful to live for so long in the memory. In Russia, they made
the tens of thousands of locals who welcomed us us fall in love with our game all over again – a game
with genuine grace and warmth, and obviously to with unique and unrivalled appeal, which belongs to
all those who were involved in the running of the everybody and is for everybody, now and forever.
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From a tactical perspective, the brand of football fairy-tale turnaround in form had a whole nation
was very measured, but this did not have a dreaming of glory.
negative impact. Indeed, the level was evenly
balanced and almost every encounter was France were worthy winners. Under the steady
impassioned, enthralling and eagerly contested stewardship of Didier Deschamps, who had a clear
right down to the very last minute. It is clear that and precise vision of how to make the most of the
the great tacticians are always searching for ways players at his disposal and go all the way, they were
to further control matches and minimise risk, the most settled and assured performers overall.
but what was even more evident is that even the
best-laid plans can suddenly mean nothing when The biggest surprise package were Croatia, who
the ball spins in an unexpected direction amid the gave millions around the world hope that one of
unpredictability of our beautiful game. However the “small” teams could actually win the World
well prepared you are, matches can take an Cup. Driven on by an exceptional Luka Modrić, the
unforeseen turn at any given moment as a result Croatian side never lost their composure or focus,
of goals and other key incidents, whether these demonstrating remarkable maturity, character and
come about due to a mistake or a stroke of genius. spirit. Meanwhile, Belgium were great entertainers
and England finally began to deliver on their
We also saw that the pressing game was far less potential.
prevalent than previously, in what is a highly
understandable development. At a tournament The World Cup served up many other enjoyable
of the magnitude of the World Cup, energy levels and unique stories, but this report focuses on
and mental sharpness need to be conserved as the numbers and the in-depth analysis of the
far as possible and teams must focus on being FIFA Technical Study Group. It is an outstanding
consistent and having the ability to read matches testimony to everything that took place on and
better than the opposition. off the pitch during Russia 2018, an unforgettable
World Cup that will also go down as a milestone for
We witnessed several traditional powerhouses refereeing. The revolution that is the VAR system
surprisingly struggle. Germany and Spain did fills us with pride and over time we will see even
not appear to be fresh, Argentina were lacking more clearly how beneficial it is for the entire world
a clear style of play and Brazil were unbalanced, of football. Just as importantly, this progress has
and they all ended up paying the price despite been achieved without affecting the game, because
their reputations. At the same time, we also saw the essence and traditions of football must always
a number of so-called “small” teams – the likes be preserved in all their glory.
of Japan, Senegal and Korea Republic, to name
but a few – closing the gap tactically but then
falling just short of really going to the next level.
Uruguay, Sweden and Mexico, three other historic
names, produced some good performances but Yours in football,
did not manage to cause a shock in the knockout
stage. Then there were hosts Russia, whose Zvonimir Boban
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The FIFA Coaching & Player Development Department was responsible for the activities of the Technical Study
Group, which comprised the following members:
Marco van Basten (FIFA Chief Technical Development Officer), Carlos Alberto Parreira (Brazil) – Head of the TSG,
Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria), Bora Milutinović (Serbia), Andy Roxburgh (Scotland), Branimir Ujević (FIFA TSG
Project Leader) and Pascal Zuberbühler (FIFA Goalkeeping Specialist).
From left to right: Branimir Ujević, Carlos Alberto Parreira, Emmanuel Amunike, Marco van Basten, Andy Roxburgh,
Bora Milutinović, Pascal Zuberbühler
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TOURNAMENT OBSERVATION
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GOAL ANALYSIS
“ A lack of pressure on the man with the ball is the main factor that
results in shots on goal. That is the number-one reason for goals
being conceded in football and it won’t change any time soon”
CARLOS ALBERTO PARREIRA
SET PLAYS
Apart from penalties, the biggest change at this year’s tournament in terms of set plays concerned corners. At
the 2018 World Cup, one in every 29 corners led to a goal, whereas the figure was 61 at South Africa 2010 and
36 at Brazil 2014. This trend of superior effectiveness continued through the knockout stage in Russia, where
teams scored from one in every 31 corners compared to every 41 in Brazil.
There were some good dead-ball specialists at the “If I think back to my playing
World Cup in Russia and some good headers of the
days, we didn’t spend a lot of
ball too. When you reach a stage when there’s not
much difference between teams and defences are very time working on set pieces in
well organised, then set plays become a vital weapon. training – maybe five or ten
minutes. Today, more attention
A lot of the matches at this World Cup came down
is being paid to these things”
to dead-ball situations. Eventual champions France
offered a prime example of the importance of set MARCO VAN BASTEN
plays at this tournament, notably in the semi-final
against Belgium and then again in the title decider.
Indeed, their first two goals in the final came from
set pieces: a free kick and a penalty. When a match is
tight, set plays can make all the difference and win
trophies.
COMPACT DEFENDING
Teams at this World Cup were more compact in “Space between the lines
defence, with a tournament average of 26m between was practically non-existent
a side’s deepest defender and highest attacker out of
possession. The amount of space available has been
at this World Cup”
dramatically reduced, making it challenging to find CARLOS ALBERTO PARREIRA
openings.
Their first thought should always be to defend. They to see one full-back joining in with attacks, whereas
must be defensively solid in 1v1 situations, strong in now both full-backs look to exploit the space down
the tackle and effective at closing down opposition the flanks.
attackers to deny them space. Full-backs perform a
balancing act for the team. Playing with a back three or five affects the defensive
and attacking responsibilities and impact of the wide
However, they can be very useful in attack at the players. Nevertheless, regardless of whether they
right moments. Previously, the left- and right-sided are lining up in a 3-5-2 or a 5-3-2, they operate as
midfielders almost exclusively occupied the wide wing-backs. In general, fewer traditional overlaps are
areas, operating as wingers, but the game has evolved occurring due to teams’ dynamic interchanging of
and this is no longer the case. We typically only used positions.
GOALKEEPING ANALYSIS
There was a higher number of penalties at this The previous section, on defending, noted how
World Cup compared to previous editions and compactly and deeply teams defended at this World
we saw some fantastic, game-changing saves, Cup. As a result, goalkeepers’ vision will have been
with 25% of spot kicks in the group stage either reduced and they will have had less time to react.
saved or missed. We also witnessed some decisive Deep defensive units also increase the risk of wicked
goalkeeping performances in the penalty shoot-outs deflections and a number of goals were conceded in
in the subsequent knockout rounds. this manner.
“Goalkeepers often
used quick, short throws
or passes to launch attacks”
PASCAL ZUBERBÜHLER
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England:
The only team at the World Cup whose full 23-man
squad was based domestically, England had a very
clear style of play and used a five-man midfield
throughout the tournament. They were very solid in
defence and had two players who linked up well up
front, where adidas Golden Boot winner Harry Kane
showed his prowess at dead-ball situations. They
surpassed expectations and almost made it to the
final.
Belgium:
Belgium were probably the most free-flowing team at
the World Cup and were very technically gifted and
incredibly versatile. They looked to attack as a team
and played very entertaining football, winning six of
their seven matches. Moreover, they did not concede
too many goals in spite of their attacking approach,
helped in no small part by having adidas Golden
Glove winner Thibaut Courtois between the sticks.
The conclusion we can draw is that if you want to go
far in a tournament, you need strength at both ends
of the pitch.
Croatia:
Croatia had an incredible World Cup and came
through three matches that went to extra time, with
the leadership of adidas Golden Ball winner Luka
Modrić proving instrumental. The team showed
mental toughness and their highly experienced
players from top-level clubs were key to bouncing
back when they were a goal down, which they did
no fewer than three times, showcasing impressive
maturity and a powerful will to win along the way.
France:
France did not win the trophy on the back of one
performance: they won it over seven matches. They
turned up with a very clear philosophy, were well
prepared and built on the experience of the EURO “They didn’t come
two years ago. France played in a very balanced,
compact manner and had an excellent side, with Paul
to impress, they
Pogba and Antoine Griezmann launching attacks with came to win”
real purpose and FIFA Young Player Award winner
CARLOS ALBERTO PARREIRA
Kylian Mbappé wreaking havoc with his speed. France
did not rely on ball possession, but rather focused on
getting into the opposition’s half as fast as they could.
And they had the players to do just that.
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TEAM PROFILES
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11 22
12
FINAL
-
ARMANI
Average Possession
6 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
739m2 42m
574m2 34m
25m
24m
43m 40m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
273 Final 35
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
29 2nd
third
67
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
RYAN
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 2
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
843m2
43m
454m2
32m
29m
22m
39m 34m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
291 Final 29
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
26 2nd
third
53
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
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GROUP STAGE
18 June
E. HAZARD R. LUKAKU
Belgium 3-0 Panama DE BRUYNE
23 June
Belgium 5-2 Tunisia
28 June 22 6 8
England 0-1 Belgium
Roberto Martínez (ESP)
ROUND OF 16
2 July
Belgium 3-2 Japan CHADLI WITSEL FELLAINI Technical Staff
HENRY Thierry (Assistant Coach)
QUARTER-FINAL JONES Graeme (Assistant Coach)
6 July 5 4 2 15 LEMMENS Erwin (Goalkeeper Coach)
Brazil 1-2 Belgium VERGARA Inaki (Goalkeeper Coach)
EVANS Richard (Physical Trainer)
SEMI-FINAL
10 July
VERTONGHEN KOMPANY ALDERWEIRELD MEUNIER
France 1-0 Belgium
COURTOIS
1
12
COURTOIS Thibaut (C)
MIGNOLET Simon
Chelsea FC (ENG)
Liverpool FC (ENG)
630
0
0
0
0
0
65
21
94% Penalty-Area
Average
11 CARRASCO Yannick Dalian Yifang FC (CHN) 239 0 0 30 Shots on Target
Number of
16 HAZARD Thorgan VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach (GER) 97 0 0 13 per Goal
Shots on
17 TIELEMANS Youri AS Monaco (FRA) 175 0 2 13 15.3
Average
Target per
19 DEMBELE Moussa Tottenham Hotspur FC (ENG) 178 0 0 80 Match
Shots per
22 CHADLI Nacer West Bromwich Albion FC (ENG) 327 1 1 51 Match
9 LUKAKU Romelu Manchester United FC (ENG) 476 4 1 75 6.7
Shots per Goal
10 HAZARD Eden (C) Chelsea FC (ENG) 518 3 2 92
FORWARDS
Average Possession
16 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
811m2 40m
612m2
34m
30m
27m
39m 35m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
310 Final 30
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
49 2nd
third
54
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
ALISSON
NUM = Squad Number; = Clean Sheet(s); MINS = Minute(s) Played; G = Goal(s); A = Assist(s); CAPS = Appearance as of 16th July 2018.
Total Goals Corners 1
7 Open-Play Goals
Average Possession
8 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
965m2
44m
679m2 35m
30m 26m
39m 37m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
332 Final 37
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
45 2nd
third
54
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
SEMI-FINAL
- J. MOJICA D. SANCHEZ Y. MINA ARIAS
1
FINAL
-
OSPINA
Average Possession
6 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
819m2 44m
613m 2
36m
30m
27m
37m 32m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
270 Final 29
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
33 2nd
third
64
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
21
FINAL 1
-
K. NAVAS
Target per
10 RUIZ Bryan (C) Sporting CP (POR) 270 0 0 112
Average Match
13 WALLACE Rodney New York City FC (USA) 9 0 0 29 Shots per
14 AZOFEIFA Randall CS Herediano (CRC) 1 0 0 60 Match
17 TEJEDA Yeltsin FC Lausanne-Sport (SUI) 7 0 0 50 14.0
Shots per Goal
20 GUZMAN David Portland Timbers (USA) 245 0 0 48
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
COSTA RICA / CONCACAF Team Shape Data Explanation Team Positional Insights
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
778m2 40m
545m 2
34m
32m
26m
38m 33m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
237 Final 28
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
28 2nd
third
46
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
17
SEMI-FINAL
STRINIC VIDA LOVREN VRSALJKO
11 July
Croatia 2-1 England (AET) 23
FINAL
15 July
France 4-2 Croatia
SUBAŠIC
Shots on Target
10 MODRIC Luka (C) Real Madrid CF (ESP) 694 2 1 113 Number of
per Goal
11 BROZOVIC Marcelo FC Internazionale (ITA) 458 0 1 41 Shots on
14 BRADARIC Filip HNK Rijeka (CRO) 25 0 0 5
17.0
Average
Target per
Match
19 BADELJ Milan ACF Fiorentina (ITA) 103 1 1 41 Shots per
Match
4
9
PERISIC Ivan
KRAMARIC Andrej
FC Internazionale (ITA)
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (GER)
632
332
3
1 0
1 73
38
8.5
Shots per Goal
FORWARDS
Average Possession
14 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
762m2
42m
437m2
32m
29m
24m
38m 34m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
278 Final 40
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
30 2nd
third
65
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
21
SEMI-FINAL
-
KNUDSEN DALSGAARD
M. JØRGENSEN KJÆR
1
FINAL
-
SCHMEICHEL
Average Possession
3 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
803m2
41m
584m2
31m
31m
26m
40m
33m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
238 Final 33
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
35 2nd
third
65
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
M. ELSHENAWY
Shots on Target
8 TAREK HAMED Zamalek (EGY) 230 0 0 26 Number of
per Goal
17 MOHAMED ELNENY Arsenal FC (ENG) 244 0 0 64 Shots on
19 ABDALLA SAID Kuopion PS (FIN) 225 0 1 41 9.7
Average
Target per
Match
21 TREZIGUET Kasimpasa SK (TUR) 239 0 0 29 Shots per
Match
9
10
MARWAN MOHSEN
MOHAMED SALAH
Al Ahly SC (EGY)
Liverpool FC (ENG)
209
180
0
2
0
0
25
58
14.5
Shots per Goal
FORWARDS
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
786m2 31m
504m 2
27m
36m
29m
31m 31m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
227 Final 28
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
30 2nd
third
57
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
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Click On Match To See Highlights Head Coach
GROUP STAGE
18 June
Tunisia 1-2 England
KANE STERLING
24 June
18 12
England 6-1 Panama 7 20
28 June 8
England 0-1 Belgium
Gareth Southgate (ENG)
ROUND OF 16
YOUNG TRIPPIER
3 July LINGARD DELE
Colombia 1-1 England (AET) HENDERSON Technical Staff
England win on penalties (3-4) BOOTHROYD Aidy (Assistant Coach)
HOLLAND Steve (Assistant Coach)
QUARTER-FINAL 6 5 2 RUSSELL Allan (Assistant Coach)
7 July MARGETSON Martyn (Goalkeeper Coach)
Sweden 0-2 England ROSENBLATT Ben (Physical Trainer)
CAVANAGH Bryson (Physical Trainer)
SEMI-FINAL NAYLOR Michael (Physical Trainer)
11 July MAGUIRE STONES WALKER
Croatia 2-1 England (AET)
1
MATCH FOR 3RD PLACE
14 July
Belgium 2-0 England
PICKFORD
Average Possession
12 Free Kicks 2
Penalties 3
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
767m2 44m
537m2
35m
29m 27m
41m 36m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
281 Final 39
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
33 2nd
third
67
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
SEMI-FINAL
10 July
France 1-0 Belgium
HERNANDEZ UMTITI VARANE PAVARD
FINAL 1
15 July
France 4-2 Croatia
LLORIS
Average Possession
14 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 3
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
748m2
542m2 40m
32m
28m
24m
40m
34m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
263 Final 29
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
33 2nd
third
56
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
NEUER
11 REUS Marco Borussia Dortmund (GER) 210 1 1 34 Goals Scored (Including Own Goals)
23 GOMEZ Mario VfB Stuttgart (GER) 88 0 1 78
Total Goals Corners 0
NUM = Squad Number; = Clean Sheet(s); MINS = Minute(s) Played; G = Goal(s); A = Assist(s); CAPS = Appearance as of 16th July 2018.
1 Open-Play Goals
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
40m
731m2
35m
590m2
28m
27m
44m 41m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
404 Final 61
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
40 2nd
third
78
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
10 11
SEMI-FINAL
MAGNÚSSON SÆVARSSON
-
R. SIGURDSSON ÁRNASON
FINAL
- 1
HALLDORSSON
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
538m2
31m
435m2
30m
26m
24m
33m
39m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
201 Final 32
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
28 2nd
third
55
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
FINAL 1
-
A. BEIRANVAND
3 HAJI SAFI Ehsan (C) Olympiacos Piraeus FC (GRE) 215 0 0 97 Scored Outside
4 CHESHMI Roozbeh Esteghlal Tehran FC (IRN) 90 0 0 10 0% Penalty-Area
5 MOHAMMADI Milad FC Akhmat Grozny (RUS) 55 0 0 21
DEFENDERS
Average
Shots on Target
7 SHOJAEI Masoud (C) AEK Athens (GRE) 68 0 0 75 Number of
per Goal
9 EBRAHIMI Omid Esteghlal Tehran FC (IRN) 261 0 0 32 Shots on
11 AMIRI Vahid Persepolis FC (IRN) 266 0 0 39
7.7
Average
Target per
Match
10 ANSARIFARD Karim Olympiacos Piraeus FC (GRE) 178 1 0 67
Shots per
Match
14 GHODDOS Saman IFK Östersund FK (SWE) 29 0 0 11
11.5
FORWARDS
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
449m2
510m2 27m
32m
24m
24m
37m 29m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
149 Final 23
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
28 2nd
third
47
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
15
KAWASHIMA
Shots on Target
8 HARAGUCHI Genki Fortuna Düsseldorf (GER) 246 1 0 36 Number of
per Goal
10 KAGAWA Shinji Borussia Dortmund (GER) 232 1 1 95 Shots on
11 USAMI Takashi Fortuna Düsseldorf (GER) 68 0 0 26 10.0
Average
Target per
Match
14 INUI Takashi SD Eibar (ESP) 292 2 1 31 Shots per
16 YAMAGUCHI Hotaru Cerezo Osaka (JPN) 109 0 0 45 Match
17 HASEBE Makoto (C) Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) 278 0 0 114 6.7
Shots per Goal
18 OHSHIMA Ryota Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 0 0 0 5
13 MUTO Yoshinori FSV Mainz 05 (GER) 82 0 0 24 Goals Scored (Including Own Goals)
15 OSAKO Yuya 1. FC Köln (GER) 308 1 0 33
Total Goals Corners 1
NUM = Squad Number; = Clean Sheet(s); MINS = Minute(s) Played; G = Goal(s); A = Assist(s); CAPS = Appearance as of 16th July 2018.
4 Open-Play Goals
Average Possession
6 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
802m2
40m
580m2
32m
29m 26m
38m 34m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
35 2nd
third
60
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
H W JO
Target per
13 KOO Jacheol FC Augsburg (GER) 129 0 0 70
Average Match
15 JUNG Wooyoung Vissel Kobe (JPN) 127 0 0 32 Shots per
16 KI Sungyueng (C) Swansea City AFC (WAL) 180 0 0 104 Match
17 LEE Jaesung Jeonbuk Hyundai (KOR) 270 0 1 38 11.3
Shots per Goal
18 MOON Seonmin Incheon United FC (KOR) 146 0 0 5
Average Possession
3 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
KOREA REPUBLIC / AFC Team Shape Data Explanation Team Positional Insights
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
751m2
39m
501m2
31m
29m
26m
35m
32m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
198 Final 25
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
31 2nd
third
43
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
14
FINAL 13
-
G. OCHOA
Average Possession
3 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
844m2 36m
584m 2
31m
33m
27m
37m 35m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
270 Final 29
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
33 2nd
third
50
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
SEMI-FINAL
- HAKIMI N. AMRABAT
SAISS BENATIA
FINAL
- 12
EL KAJOUI
10
11
BELHANDA Younes
FAJR Faycal
Galatasaray SK (TUR)
Getafe CF (ESP)
228
31
0
0
0
1
53
26 5.0 3.3
Average
Shots on Target
14 BOUSSOUFA Mbark (C) Al Jazira (UAE) 270 0 0 64 Number of
per Goal
15 AIT BENNASSER Youssef SM Caen (FRA) 0 0 0 14 Shots on
16 AMRABAT Noureddine CD Leganés (ESP) 256 0 0 48
11.3
Average
Target per
Match
18 HARIT Amine FC Schalke 04 (GER) 82 0 0 8 Shots per
21 AMRABAT Sofyan Feyenoord Rotterdam (NED) 14 0 0 7 Match
23 CARCELA Mehdi Standard Liège (BEL) 15 0 0 22 17.0
Shots per Goal
9 EL KAABI Ayoub RS Berkane (MAR) 97 0 0 5
FORWARDS
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
610m2
35m
465m2 29m
28m
24m
38m 37m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
230 Final 29
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
24 2nd
third
52
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
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GROUP STAGE
16 June
MUSA IGHALO
Croatia 2-0 Nigeria
22 June
Nigeria 2-0 Iceland 8 4
26 June 10
Nigeria 1-2 Argentina
Gernot Rohr (GER)
ROUND OF 16
- ETEBO NDIDI
MIKEL Technical Staff
AMAPAKABO Imama (Assistant Coach)
QUARTER-FINAL YUSUF Salisu (Assistant Coach)
- 2 22 5 6 11 AGU Alloy (Goalkeeper Coach)
PIONETTI Enrico (Goalkeeper Coach)
GINES Bernard (Physical Trainer)
SEMI-FINAL ROYER Jean Luc (Physical Trainer)
-
IDOWU OMERUO EKONG BALOGUN MOSES
FINAL 23
-
UZOHO
Shots on Target
10 MIKEL John Obi (C) Tianjin Teda (CHN) 268 0 0 85 Number of
per Goal
15 OBI Joel Torino FC (ITA) 0 0 0 17 Shots on
17 ONAZI Ogenyi Trabzonspor (TUR) 0 0 0 50 13.0
Average
Target per
Match
19 OGU John Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC (ISR) 0 0 0 19 Shots per
Match
7 MUSA Ahmed CSKA Moscow (RUS) 207 2 0 73
13.0
FORWARDS
Average Possession
3 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
767m2 41m
31m
536m2
29m
24m
40m 36m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
31 2nd
third
56
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
DAVIS MURILLO
SEMI-FINAL
-
ESCOBAR R. TORRES
FINAL 1
-
PENEDO
2 MURILLO Michael New York Red Bulls (USA) 180 0 0 24 Scored Outside
3 CUMMINGS Harold San Jose Earthquakes (USA) 45 0 0 48 0% Penalty-Area
4 ESCOBAR Fidel New York Red Bulls (USA) 270 0 0 26
DEFENDERS
Shots on Target
11 COOPER Armando Club Universidad de Chile (CHI) 180 0 0 99 Number of
per Goal
14 PIMENTEL Valentin Plaza Amador (PAN) 0 0 0 23 Shots on
19 AVILA Ricardo KAA Gent (BEL) 109 0 1 7 7.7
Average
Target per
Match
20 GODOY Anibal San Jose Earthquakes (USA) 242 0 0 91 Shots per
21 RODRIGUEZ Jose Luis KAA Gent (BEL) 243 0 0 5 Match
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
744m2
38m
456m2
33m
29m
20m
31m
38m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
27 2nd
third
46
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
10
GALLESE
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
592m2
36m
486m2
30m
27m
28m
37m 32m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
31 2nd
third
50
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
7,517 m FWC
average 1,947 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 2
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
907m2
47m
619m2
37m
29m
28m
37m 35m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
39 2nd
third
67
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
7,197 m FWC
average 2,057 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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-
RUI PATRICIO
Average Possession
6 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
744m2 39m
465m 2
29m
29m 24m
36m
40m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
299 Final 32
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
33 2nd
third
57
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
6,853 m FWC
average 1,670 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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GROUP STAGE
14 June DZYUBA
Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia
19 June
GOLOVIN
Russia 3-1 Egypt
6 19
25 June
Uruguay 3-0 Russia 11 7
FINAL
-
AKINFEEV
10 SMOLOV Fedor FC Krasnodar (RUS) 219 0 0 37 Goals Scored (Including Own Goals)
FORWARDS
Average Possession
11 Free Kicks 4
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
746m2
36m
550m2
33m
31m
26m
33m
39m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
35 2nd
third
62
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
8,246 m FWC
average 2,066 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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FINAL 1
-
ABDULLAH
19 FAHAD ALMUWALLAD Levante UD (ESP) 183 0 0 48 Goals Scored (Including Own Goals)
20 MUHANNAD ASIRI Al Ahli SC (KSA) 30 0 0 19
Total Goals Corners 0
NUM = Squad Number; = Clean Sheet(s); MINS = Minute(s) Played; G = Goal(s); A = Assist(s); CAPS = Appearance as of 16th July 2018.
1 Open-Play Goals
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 1
SAUDI ARABIA / AFC Team Shape Data Explanation Team Positional Insights
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
799m2
40m
699m2 35m
29m
31m
37m 36 m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
22 2nd
third
61
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
7,917 m FWC
average 2,137 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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SEMI-FINAL
SABALY M. WAGUE
KOULIBALY S. SANE
-
FINAL 16
-
KH. NDIAYE
8
11
KOUYATE Cheikhou (C)
NDOYE Cheikh
West Ham United FC (ENG)
Birmingham City FC (ENG)
118
37
0
0
0
0
51
29 3.0 4.0
Average
Shots on Target
13 NDIAYE Alfred Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (ENG) 152 0 0 18 Number of
per Goal
17 NDIAYE Pape Alioune Stoke City FC (ENG) 81 0 0 17 Shots on
10.0
Average
Target per
7 SOW Moussa Bursaspor (TUR) 0 0 0 46 Match
Shots per
9 DIOUF Mame Stoke City FC (ENG) 66 0 0 46
Match
10 MANE Sadio (C) Liverpool FC (ENG) 270 1 0 55 7.5
FORWARDS
Average Possession
4 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
967m2 43m
628m 2
35m
31m
24m
37m
39m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
33 2nd
third
58
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
8,137 m FWC
average 2,383 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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STOJKOVIĆ
per Goal
Shots on
11.3
16 GRUJIC Marko Cardiff City FC (WAL) 0 0 0 7
Target per
17 KOSTIC Filip Hamburger SV (GER) 166 0 0 26 Average Match
20 MILINKOVIC-SAVIC Sergej SS Lazio (ITA) 270 0 0 7 Shots per
21 MATIC Nemanja Manchester United FC (ENG) 270 0 0 43 Match
22 LJAJIC Adem Torino FC (ITA) 171 0 0 33
17.0
Shots per Goal
8 PRIJOVIC Aleksandar PAOK FC (GRE) 1 0 0 10
FORWARDS
Average Possession
2 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
861m2 41m
631m 2
35m
31m
28m
34m
38m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
257 Final 36
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
35 2nd
third
59
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
7,747 m FWC
average 1,933 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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SEMI-FINAL
-
JORDI ALBA RAMOS PIQUÉ NACHO
1
FINAL
-
DE GEA
Average Possession
7 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
750m2
42m
532m2 31m
29m
26m
41m
44m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
327 Final 43
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
29 2nd
third
91
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
7,040 m FWC
average 1,588 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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SEMI-FINAL
AUGUSTINSSON KRAFTH
GRANQVIST LINDELÖF
-
FINAL 1
-
OLSEN
6 Free Kicks 0
Average Possession
Penalties 2
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
712m2
533m2 37m
29m
30m
26m
36m 30m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
36 2nd
third
50
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
5,966 m FWC
average 1,392 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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-
SOMMER
Average Possession
5 Free Kicks 0
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
924m2 43m
681m 2
34m
32m
29m
34m
37m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
285 Final 38
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
31 2nd
third
51
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
7,333 m FWC
average 1,795 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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FINAL 1
-
BEN MUSTAPHA
Average Possession
5 Free Kicks 1
Penalties 1
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
726m2
38m
511m2
31m
30m
28m
36m 33m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
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Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
31 2nd
third
46
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
8,113 m FWC
average 2,307 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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FINAL 1
-
F. MUSLERA
Average Possession
7 Free Kicks 2
Penalties 0
Team Compactness In & Out of Possession Team Width, Team Length & Deepest Defender Line Height
In Possession In Possession Out of Possession
Out of Possession Deepest Defender Deepest Defender
787m2
546m2 38m
31m
31m
29m
37m 33m
(The representation of player positions has been taken from one game. Team compactness, team width, team length & team deepest defender line height represents the team tournament average)
230 Final 33
Average Bypassed Opponents third Average Penalty-Area
FWC average 264 Entries FWC average 32
31 2nd
third
63
Average Bypassed Defenders Average Final-Third
FWC average 33 Entries FWC average 58
1st
third
6,774 m FWC
average 1,724 m FWC
average
7,554 m 2,026 m
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81
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Spain 69%
Germany 67%
Argentina 64%
Saudi Arabia 58%
Switzerland 58%
Average Possession
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Brazil 56%
Croatia 56%
Mexico 54%
Portugal 54%
Belgium 53%
England 53%
Japan 52%
Peru 52%
Australia 51%
Colombia 51%
Tunisia 51%
Morocco 49%
Poland 49%
France 48%
Uruguay 48%
Nigeria 46%
Denmark 45%
Serbia 45%
Egypt 44%
Senegal 44%
Costa Rica 41%
Korea Republic 40%
Panama 40%
Sweden 39%
Russia 38%
Iceland 37%
IR Iran 33%
FWC 2018™ winner
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48%
400
400
200
0
804
668
613
610
577
555
537
521
519
511
453
448
440
413
408
406
397
380
356
352
344
336
325
244
500
500
497
497
473
460
460
292
Spain
Germany
Saudi Arabia
Argentina
Brazil
Switzerland
Belgium
Japan
England
Croatia
Australia
Poland
Tunisia
Portugal
Peru
France
Uruguay
Colombia
Egypt
Mexico
Morocco
Serbia
Nigeria
Denmark
Costa Rica
Panama
Russia
Senegal
Korea Republic
Sweden
Iceland
IR Iran
83
0
100
200
300
400
500
0
100
200
300
400
Germany 404
Brazil 332
Spain 327
Belgium 310
Saudi Arabia 302
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Portugal 299
Australia 291
Switzerland 285
Average Bypassed Opponents
Peru 284
England 281
Croatia 278
Argentina 273
Poland 271
Colombia 270
Mexico 270
France 263
Japan 262
Tunisia 259
FWC 2010™ average
Nigeria 257
Serbia 257
Denmark 238
Costa Rica 237
Morocco 230
FWC 2014™ average
283
Uruguay 230
FWC 2010™
Egypt 227
Panama 226
Russia 224
279
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2014™
Senegal 217
Iceland 201
Korea Republic 198
Sweden 195
254
FWC 2018™
IR Iran 149
FWC 2018™ winner
84
0
10
20
30
40
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
Belgium 49
Brazil 45
Germany 40
Poland 39
Sweden 36
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Denmark 35
Japan 35
Russia 35
Average Bypassed Defenders
Serbia 35
Portugal 33
England 33
Colombia 33
Mexico 33
France 33
Senegal 33
Switzerland 31
Peru 31
Tunisia 31
FWC 2010™ average
Nigeria 31
Uruguay 31
Korea Republic 31
Croatia 30
Egypt 30
FWC 2014™ average
39
Spain 29
FWC 2010™
Argentina 29
Costa Rica 28
Iceland 28
38
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2014™
IR Iran 28
Panama 27
Australia 26
Morocco 24
33
FWC 2018™
Saudi Arabia 22
FWC 2018™ winner
85
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Spain 91
Germany 78
England 67
Argentina 67
Poland 67
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Croatia 65
Denmark 65
Average Final Third Entries
Colombia 64
Uruguay 63
Russia 62
Saudi Arabia 61
Japan 60
Serbia 59
Senegal 58
Egypt 57
Portugal 57
France 56
Nigeria 56
FWC 2010™ average
Iceland 55
68
Belgium 54
FWC 2010™
Brazil 54
Australia 53
Morocco 52
FWC 2014™ average
69
FWC 2014™
Switzerland 51
Sweden 50
Peru 50
Mexico 50
58
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2018™
IR Iran 47
Costa Rica 46
Panama 46
Tunisia 46
Korea Republic 43
FWC 2018™ winner
86
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Germany 61
Spain 43
Croatia 40
England 39
Switzerland 38
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Brazil 37
Serbia 36
Argentina 35
Average Penalty Area Entries
Poland 35
Denmark 33
Senegal 33
Uruguay 33
Portugal 32
Iceland 32
Russia 31
Belgium 30
Tunisia 30
Australia 29
FWC 2010™ average
Colombia 29
36
France 29
FWC 2010™
Mexico 29
Morocco 29
Nigeria 29
FWC 2014™ average
34
FWC 2014™
Saudi Arabia 29
Sweden 29
Costa Rica 28
Egypt 28
33
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2018™
Peru 27
Japan 26
Korea Republic 25
IR Iran 23
Panama 21
FWC 2018™ winner
87
0
10
20
30
40
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
Germany 46
Brazil 29
Croatia 26
Serbia 26
Spain 26
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Australia 25
Portugal 25
Average Number Of Crosses
Switzerland 25
Argentina 24
Iceland 23
Uruguay 22
England 21
Poland 21
Mexico 21
Nigeria 21
Morocco 21
Saudi Arabia 20
Belgium 19
FWC 2010™ average
Russia 19
Senegal 19
Sweden 18
Costa Rica 17
Peru 17
FWC 2014™ average
22
Denmark 16
FWC 2010™
Colombia 16
Egypt 16
Japan 16
21
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2014™
France 15
Tunisia 15
Iran 14
21
Korea Republic 13
FWC 2018™
Panama 13
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Set Play Goals Open Play Goals FWC 2010™ average FWC 2014™ average FWC 2018™ average FWC 2018™ winner
Goals Scored (Including Own Goals) Set Play Goals Set Play Goals Set Play Goals
35 39 62
FIFA FIFA FIFA
World Cup™ World Cup™ World Cup™
2010 2014 2018
20
15
2
10
9
5
3
2
11
4
5
3
1 15
1 4
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 7
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
10
6
4
4
3
2
2
2
5
0
Belgium
Croatia
France
England
Russia
Brazil
Spain
Uruguay
Argentina
Colombia
Japan
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
Senegal
Denmark
Korea Republic
Mexico
Nigeria
Australia
Costa Rica
Egypt
Germany
Iceland
IR Iran
Morocco
Panama
Peru
Poland
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
20
25
30
35
40
0
5
15
89
Russia 4.5
France 6
Colombia 6.5
Japan 6.7
Belgium 6.7
Tunisia 7.4
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Senegal 7.5
England 8.1
Croatia 8.5
Uruguay 8.9
Portugal 9.2
Sweden 9.3
Argentina 9.5
Spain 10.3
Korea Republic 11.3
Panama 11.5
IR Iran 11.5
Switzerland 11.6
FWC 2010™ average
Nigeria 13
Brazil 13.3
Denmark 13.3
Costa Rica 14
Egypt 14.5
FWC 2014™ average
12.8
Poland 16
FWC 2010™
Peru 16
Serbia 17
Morocco 17
10.0
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2014™
Australia 17.5
Saudi Arabia 18.5
Iceland 18.5
Mexico 20.3
9.8
FWC 2018™
Germany 36
FWC 2018™ winner
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
90
Russia 1.6
Colombia 2
Croatia 2
IR Iran 2
France 2.1
England
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2.3
Portugal 2.3
Belgium 2.5
Egypt 2.5
Average Shots On Target Per Goal
Tunisia 2.6
Switzerland 2.7
Japan 2.8
Nigeria 3
Senegal 3
Uruguay 3
Spain 3
Serbia 3.3
Sweden 3.5
FWC 2010™ average
4.0
Poland 4
FWC 2010™
Mexico 4
Costa Rica 4.5
Saudi Arabia 4.5
3.5
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2014™
Brazil 4.5
Morocco 4.8
Peru 5.5
Iceland 6.5
3.0
FWC 2018™
Germany 10
FWC 2018™ winner
0
5
10
15
20
25
20
25
0
5
10
15
91
Russia 3.7
Colombia 4.0
Tunisia 4.4
Belgium 4.5
France 4.6
Croatia 5.0
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Senegal 5.3
Portugal 5.5
Panama 6.0
Japan 6.0
England 6.2
IR Iran 6.5
Average Shots Inside Penalty Area Per Goal
Denmark 6.7
Korea Republic 7.0
Argentina 7.0
Switzerland 7.0
Uruguay 7.2
Nigeria 7.3
FWC 2010™ average
Peru 9.5
FWC 2010™
Poland 10.0
Mexico 10.0
Morocco 11.5
6
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2014™
Australia 11.5
Iceland 13.5
Egypt 15.0
7
Germany 21.0
FWC 2018™
Serbia 22.0
FWC 2018™ winner
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
92
Russia 8.0
France 9.5
Japan 10.0
Serbia 12.0
Uruguay 13.0
Egypt 14.0
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Portugal 16.5
England 17.5
Sweden 18.0
Colombia 19.0
Korea Republic 20.0
Argentina 22.0
Average Shots Outside Penalty Area Per Goal
Spain 25.0
Switzerland 30.0
X No goal outside penalty area
Belgium 39.0
Brazil 40.0
Croatia 54.0
Germany X
FWC 2010™ average
Iceland X
Morocco X
Australia X
Poland X
Mexico X
FWC 2014™ average
38
Peru X
FWC 2010™
Saudi Arabia X
Costa Rica X
Nigeria X
41
FWC 2018™ average
FWC 2014™
Denmark X
IR Iran X
Panama X
Senegal X
29
FWC 2018™
Tunisia X
FWC 2018™ winner
0
200
400
600
800
1000
0
200
400
600
800
1000
93
Spain 967
628
Germany 965
679
England 924
681
Argentina 907
619
Poland 861
631
Croatia 844
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584
Denmark 843
454
Colombia 819
613
Uruguay 811
612
Russia 803
584
Saudi Arabia 802
580
Japan 799
699
Serbia 787
546
Average Compactness (m2) In/Out of Possession
Senegal 786
504
Egypt 778
545
Portugal 767
536
767
France
537
762
Nigeria
437
751
Iceland
501
750
Belgium
532
748
Brazil 542
746
Australia 550
744
Morocco 465
In Possession
744
Switzerland 456
739
Sweden 574
731
Peru 590
726
Mexico 511
Out Of Possession
712
IR Iran 533
610
Costa Rica 465
592
Panama 486
538
Tunisia 435
449
Korea Republic
FWC 2018™ winner
510
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
20
25
30
35
0
5
15
94
Colombia 32
27
Portugal 28
25
Argentina 27
24
Switzerland 29
25
Korea Republic 32
28
France 28
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23
Panama 29
27
Senegal 28
24
30
Iceland
25
29
Spain
26
31
Russia
26
30
Germany
26
30
Egypt
Average Team Length (m) In/Out of Possession
28
28
Uruguay
25
28
Sweden
24
31
Poland
27
29
Croatia
25
29
England
25
27
Serbia
25
31
Brazil
28
29
Morocco
28
30
Mexico
28
32
Peru
27
In Possession
30
Japan
27
27
Tunisia
24
31
Denmark
26
29
Iran
26
Out Of Possession
30
Australia
24
30
Costa Rica
27
31
Belgium
27
28
Saudi Arabia
25
30
Nigeria
FWC 2018™ winner
25
0
10
20
30
40
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
95
Germany 44
41
Spain 44
41
Argentina 43
40
England 41
36
Portugal 40
36
Denmark 40
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33
France 40
34
Nigeria 40
36
Australia 39
34
39
Senegal
37
39
Brazil
37
39
Belgium
35
39
Iceland
33
39
Russia
33
38
Japan
34
38
Croatia
34
38
Panama
31
38
Morocco
Average Deepest Defender Line Height (m) In/Out of Possession
37
38
Serbia 34
38
Costa Rica 33
37
Poland 35
37
Uruguay 33
37
Iran 29
In Possession
37
Peru 32
37
Mexico 35
37
Switzerland 34
37
Colombia 32
Out Of Possession
37
Saudi Arabia 36
36
Tunisia 33
36
Sweden 30
35
Korea Republic 32
31
Egypt
FWC 2018™ winner
31
96
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Serbia 112,987
Germany 111,857
Russia 110,716
Australia 110,187
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Egypt 109,157
Denmark 107670
England 106,986
Costa Rica 106,667
Korea Republic 106,583
Average Total Distance Covered (m)
Switzerland 106,563
Morocco 106,483
Poland 105,330
Sweden 105,134
Belgium 105,014
Iceland 104,790
Japan 104,425
Uruguay 104,256
Spain 103,830
Tunisia 103,813
Iran 103,757
Portugal 103,528
Brazil 103,138
Croatia 102,747
Peru 102,277
Saudi Arabia 102,263
Senegal 101,977
Colombia 101,090
France 100,953
Argentina 99,880
Nigeria 99,343
Mexico 98,660
Panama 97,117
FWC 2018™ winner
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
Morocco 8,700
Australia 8,323
Russia 8,246
Iran 8,200
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Senegal 8,137
Tunisia 8,113
Brazil 8,108
Croatia 7,996
Japan 7,995
Average Distance Covered >20km/h
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2500
0
500
1000
1500
Morocco 2,407
Senegal 2,383
Australia 2,377
Tunisia 2,307
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Japan 2,293
Iran 2,250
Croatia 2,236
England 2,229
Colombia 2,210
Average Distance Covered >25km/h
Brazil 2,176
Korea Republic 2,167
Belgium 2,144
Saudi Arabia 2,137
Russia 2,066
Poland 2,057
Nigeria 2,013
France 2,007
Mexico 1,978
Argentina 1,968
Denmark 1,965
Peru 1,947
Egypt 1,940
Serbia 1,933
Panama 1,897
Germany 1,887
Costa Rica 1,853
Iceland 1,837
Switzerland 1,795
Uruguay 1,724
Portugal 1,670
Spain 1,588
Sweden 1,392
FWC 2018™ winner
0
5
10
15
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10
15
20
99
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10
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25
30
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20
25
30
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40
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10
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Mathew Ryan (AUS) 11 18 10
Yann Sommer (SUI) 10 15 12
Kasper Schmeichel (DEN) 4 7 25
Abdullah Almuaiouf (KSA) 4 6 24
Manuel Neuer (GER) 11 18 5
Jordan Pickford (ENG) 7 11 16
Keylor Navas (CRC) 3 8 20
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20
30
40
50
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70
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
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Thibaut Courtois (BEL) 32 25 6
Guillermo Ochoa (MEX) 30 25 6
Jordan Pickford (ENG) 25 17 8
Danijel Subasic (CRO) 22 14 8
Kasper Schmeichel (DEN) 20 19 2
Jaime Penedo (PAN) 20 9 11
Eiji Kawashima (JPN) 20 12 7
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FIFA AWARDS
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The top goalkeeper award at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is given by the FIFA
Technical Study Group based on the performances throughout the final competition.
The FIFA Fair Play Trophy is awarded to the team with The FIFA Young Player Award was given to the best
the best fair play record, according to a points system young player in Russia, as selected by the FIFA TSG. The
and criteria specified in the competition regulations. player had to have been born on or after 1 January 1997.
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MATCH INFORMATION
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1 14.06.2018 18:00 MOSCOW 78,011 Hosts Russia could not have wished for a better start to their
RUS: 1 AKINFEEV (C); 2 MARIO FERNANDES, 3 KUTEPOV, 4 IGNASHEVICH, own FIFA World Cup™ following their resounding 5-0 victory
8 GAZINSKY, 9 DZAGOEV, 10 SMOLOV, 11 ZOBNIN, 17 GOLOVIN, over Saudi Arabia. Iury Gazinsky scored the first goal of Russia
18 ZHIRKOV, 19 SAMEDOV
2018 with a firmly-placed header, before substitute Denis
KSA: 1 ABDULLAH ALMUAIOUF; 3 OSAMA HAWSAWI (C), 5 OMAR HAWSAWI,
6 MOHAMMED ALBURAYK, 7 SALMAN ALFARAJ, 8 YAHIA ALSHEHRI, Cheryshev - who replaced the injured Alan Dzagoev - scored
10 MOHAMMED ALSAHLAWI, 13 YASSER ALSHAHRANI, the second before the break. Artem Dzyuba’s goal came mere
14 ABDULLAH OTAYF, 17 TAISEER ALJASSAM, 18 SALEM ALDAWSARI moments after being introduced before Cheryshev’s stunner
Scorers: 1-0 12’ GAZINSKY (8), 2-0 43’ CHERYSHEV (6), 3-0 71’ DZYUBA (22), and Aleksandr Golovin’s free kick sealed the victory.
4-0 90’+1 CHERYSHEV (6), 5-0 90’+4 GOLOVIN (17)
Referee: Nestor PITANA (ARG)
See match highlights:
Assistant referees: Hernan MAIDANA (ARG), Juan Pablo BELATTI (ARG)
4th official: Sandro RICCI (BRA) Russia v Saudi Arabia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - Match 1
Reserve assistant referee: Emerson DE CARVALHO (BRA)
Substitutions: RUS: 24’ out DZAGOEV (9), in CHERYSHEV (6),
64’ out SAMEDOV (19), in KUZIAEV (7),
70’ out SMOLOV (10), in DZYUBA (22)
KSA: 64’ out ABDULLAH OTAYF (14), in FAHAD ALMUWALLAD (19),
72’ out YAHIA ALSHEHRI (8), in HATAN BAHBRI (9),
85’ out MOHAMMED ALSAHLAWI (10), in MUHANNAD ASIRI (20)
Cautions: RUS: 88’ GOLOVIN (17)
KSA: 90’+3 TAISEER ALJASSAM (17)
Expulsions: –
GROUP A
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 Uruguay 3 3 0 0 5 0 +5 9
2 Russland 3 2 0 1 8 4 +4 6
3 Saudi Arabia 3 1 0 2 2 7 -5 3
4 Egypt 3 0 0 3 2 6 -4 0
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GROUP B
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 Spain 3 1 2 0 6 5 +1 5
2 Portugal 3 1 2 0 5 4 +1 5
3 IR Iran 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4
4 Morocco 3 0 1 2 2 4 -2 1
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21 21.06.2018 20:00 EKATERINBURG 32,789 France needed a lone first-half strike from teenage sensation
FRA: 1 LLORIS (C); 2 PAVARD, 4 VARANE, 5 UMTITI, 6 POGBA, Kylian Mbappe to edge past Peru and end the South
7 GRIEZMANN, 9 GIROUD, 10 MBAPPE, 13 KANTE, 14 MATUIDI, American’s hopes of reaching Russia 2018’s Round of 16.
21 HERNANDEZ
France’s all-star side were made to work overtime before
PER: 1 GALLESE; 2 RODRIGUEZ, 6 TRAUCO, 8 CUEVA, 9 GUERRERO (C), subduing a brave Peru in front of a buoyant South American-
15 RAMOS, 17 ADVINCULA, 18 CARRILLO, 19 YOTUN, 20 FLORES,
23 AQUINO flavoured crowd.
La Blanquirroja enjoyed good periods throughout the match
Scorers: 1-0 34' MBAPPE (10)
Referee: Mohammed Abdulla MOHAMMED (UAE)
and were outplayed only in the final quarter-hour of the first
Assistant referees: Mohamed ALHAMMADI (UAE), Hasan ALMAHRI (UAE) half. It was at that point that Mbappe broke the deadlock with
4th official: Janny SIKAZWE (ZAM) a close-range tap-in. It proved enough for France to maintain
Reserve assistant referee: Jerson DOS SANTOS (ANG) their lead at the top of Group C and shore up a ticket to the
Substitutions: FRA: 75' out MBAPPE (10), in DEMBELE (11), last 16.
80' out GRIEZMANN (7), in FEKIR (18), Peru can consider themselves unlucky with Paolo Guerrero
89' out POGBA (6), in NZONZI (15) denied and Pedro Aquino hitting the post. Peru’s campaign is
PER: 46' HT out YOTUN (19), in FARFAN (10),
46' HT out RODRIGUEZ (2), in SANTAMARIA (4),
now over after successive 1-0 defeats.
82' out CUEVA (8), in RUIDIAZ (11)
Cautions: FRA: 16' MATUIDI (14), 86' POGBA (6) See match highlights:
PER: 23' GUERRERO (9), 81' AQUINO (23) France v Peru - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - Match 21
Expulsions: –
22 21.06.2018 16:00 SAMARA 40,727 Denmark and Australia played in an evenly-fought, intense
DEN: 1 SCHMEICHEL; 4 KJAER (C), 6 CHRISTENSEN, 8 DELANEY, contest, ending in a 1-1 draw in their second match in Group C
9 JORGENSEN Mathias, 10 ERIKSEN, 14 DALSGAARD, 17 LARSEN, at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ in Samara.
19 SCHONE, 20 POULSEN, 23 SISTO Christian Eriksen opened the scoring in the seventh minute
AUS: 1 RYAN; 5 MILLIGAN, 7 LECKIE, 10 KRUSE, 11 NABBOUT, 13 MOOY, when Nicolai Jorgensen laid off a well-placed pass for the
15 JEDINAK (C), 16 BEHICH, 19 RISDON, 20 SAINSBURY, 23 ROGIC
Tottenham Hotspur star to beyond Socceroos keeper Mat Ryan.
Scorers: 1-0 7' ERIKSEN (10), 1-1 38' JEDINAK (15, pen.) However a Yussuf Poulsen handball inside the Danish area -
Referee: Antonio MATEU (ESP) following a VAR review - presented Australia the break they
Assistant referees: Pau CEBRIAN (ESP), Roberto DIAZ (ESP) need. Mile Jedinak converted the resulting penalty and a
4th official: Bamlak TESSEMA (ETH) yellow card for Poulsen means he will miss Denmark’s next
match.
Reserve assistant referee: Juan Carlos MORA (CRC)
With the high intensity continuing into the second period,
Substitutions: DEN: 59' out POULSEN (20), in BRAITHWAITE (11), both teams creating scoring opportunities, but to no avail. The
68' out JORGENSEN Mathias (9), in CORNELIUS (21)
result sees Australia end a run of four consecutive World Cup
AUS: 68' out KRUSE (10), in ARZANI (17),
75' out NABBOUT (11), in JURIC (9),
defeats, while Denmark are unbeaten in their last 17 games.
82' out ROGIC (23), in IRVINE (22)
Cautions: DEN: 37' POULSEN (20), 84' SISTO (23) See match highlights:
Denmark v Australia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - Match 22
Expulsions: –
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GROUP C
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 France 3 2 1 0 3 1 +2 7
2 Denmark 3 1 2 0 2 1 +1 5
3 Peru 3 1 0 2 2 2 0 3
4 Australia 3 0 1 2 2 5 -3 1
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23 21.06.2018 21:00 NIZHNI NOVGOROD 43,319 Croatia advanced to the Round of 16 for the second time in
ARG: 23 CABALLERO; 2 MERCADO, 3 TAGLIAFICO, 8 ACUNA, 10 MESSI (C), their history after cruising to victory over Argentina. With
13 MEZA, 14 MASCHERANO, 15 PEREZ, 17 OTAMENDI, 18 SALVIO, Lionel Messi lacking in inspiration, *La Albiceleste* paid for
19 AGUERO
their defensive frailties on a dark night and are now on the
CRO: 23 SUBASIC; 2 VRSALJKO, 3 STRINIC, 4 PERISIC, 6 LOVREN, 7 RAKITIC, verge of exiting the competition.
10 MODRIC (C), 11 BROZOVIC, 17 MANDZUKIC, 18 REBIC, 21 VIDA
The eastern Europeans were content to sit back in the first
Scorers: 0-1 53' REBIC (18), 0-2 80' MODRIC (10), 0-3 90'+1 RAKITIC (7) half, aware that Jorge Sampaoli’s side had the greater need
Referee: Ravshan IRMATOV (UZB)
to attack. Though Argentina tried to take the initiative and
Assistant referees: Abdukhamidullo RASULOV (UZB), Jakhongir SAIDOV (UZB)
enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, they were unable to
4th official: Norbert HAUATA (TAH)
Reserve assistant referee: Bertrand BRIAL (NCL)
convert it into chances, with Sergio Aguero and a visibly ill-at-
Substitutions: ARG: 54' out AGUERO (19), in HIGUAIN (9), 5 ease Messi largely anonymous. And when the South Americans
6' out SALVIO (18), in PAVON (22), finally carved out a clear-cut opportunity, Enzo Perez contrived
68' out PEREZ (15), in DYBALA (21) to shoot wide with the goal gaping.
CRO: 57' out REBIC (18), in KRAMARIC (9), Showing more ambition after the restart, the Croatians
82' out PERISIC (4), in KOVACIC (8), 90'+3 out
MANDZUKIC (17), in CORLUKA (5) promptly revealed the shortcomings of their opponents’
Cautions: ARG: 51' MERCADO (2), 85' OTAMENDI (17), 87' ACUNA (8) rearguard. A penetrating presence on the right, Ante Rebic
CRO: 39' REBIC (18), 58' MANDZUKIC (17), 67' VRSALJKO (2), capped a fine display by capitalising on a Willy Caballero error
90'+4 CORLUKA (5) with a superb finish.
Expulsions: – Sampaoli turned to his bench for an immediate solution, and
though Gonzalo Higuain, Paulo Dybala and Cristian Pavon
all showed flashes of inspiration after coming on, there was
to be no revival. Taking full advantage of Argentina’s lack
of composure at the back, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic both
scored to compound their misery.
24 22.06.2018 18:00 VOLGOGRAD 40,904 Nigeria got their first win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™
NGA: 23 UZOHO; 2 IDOWU, 4 NDIDI, 5 EKONG, 6 BALOGUN, 7 MUSA, 8 ETEBO, by beating tournament debutants Iceland 2-0 in Volgograd. The
10 MIKEL (C), 11 MOSES, 14 IHEANACHO, 22 OMERUO result means the race for second place in Group D will go down to
ISL: 1 HALLDORSSON; 2 SAEVARSSON, 6 SIGURDSSON Ragnar, 8 BJARNASON, the last game on 26 June. Ultimately, three teams will compete for
10 SIGURDSSON Gylfi, 11 FINNBOGASON, 14 ARNASON, a spot in the Round of 16 on the final day, with the Super Eagles
17 GUNNARSSON (C), 18 MAGNUSSON, 19 GISLASON, 22 BODVARSSON
still able to top the pool ahead of already-qualified Croatia.
Scorers: 1-0 49’ MUSA (7), 2-0 75’ MUSA (7) The hero of the match was undoubtedly Ahmed Musa, who
Referee: Matt CONGER (NZL) came alive in the second half and played superbly, scoring both
Assistant referees: Simon LOUNT (NZL), Tevita MAKASINI (TGA) Nigerian goals. His first finish in particular will surely live long in
4th official: Ricardo MONTERO (CRC) the memory as one of the goals of the tournament: he controlled
Reserve assistant referee: Hiroshi YAMAUCHI (JPN) Victor Moses’ cross with one touch, setting himself up for an
unstoppable half-volley with his second. Both Musa’s strikes were
Substitutions: NGA: 46’ HT out IDOWU (2), in EBUEHI (21),
85’ out IHEANACHO (14), in IGHALO (9), warmly received by the crowd at the Volgograd Arena, many of
90’ out ETEBO (8), in IWOBI (18) whom are familiar with the striker from his spells at CSKA Moscow.
ISL: 65’ out SIGURDSSON Ragnar (6), in INGASON (5), Interestingly, while the Super Eagles took control in the second
71’ out BODVARSSON (22), in SIGURDARSON (9), half, in the first they failed to register a single shot on target on
87’ out GUNNARSSON (17), in SKULASON (23)
Hannes Halldorsson’s goal. The Icelanders came close to narrowing
Cautions: NGA: 44’ IDOWU (2)
the deficit towards the end of the match, but their main star Gylfi
Expulsions: – Sigurdsson spurned a glorious chance from the penalty spot.
GROUP D
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 Croatia 3 3 0 0 7 1 +6 9
2 Argentina 3 1 1 1 3 5 -2 4
3 Nigeria 3 1 0 2 3 4 -1 3
4 Iceland 3 0 1 2 2 5 -3 1
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GROUP E
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 5 1 +4 7
2 Switzerland 3 1 2 0 5 4 +1 5
3 Serbia 3 1 0 2 2 4 -2 3
4 Costa Rica 3 0 1 2 2 5 -3 1
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11 17.06.2018 18:00 MOSCOW 78,011 Mexico pulled off a historic victory in the opening game of
GER: 1 NEUER (C); 2 PLATTENHARDT, 5 HUMMELS, 6 KHEDIRA, 7 DRAXLER, 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group F, defeating World Cup
8 KROOS, 9 WERNER, 10 OEZIL, 13 MUELLER, 17 BOATENG, 18 KIMMICH holders Germany 1-0 in front of a fervent - and full - Luzhniki
MEX: 13 OCHOA; 2 AYALA, 3 SALCEDO, 7 LAYUN, 11 VELA, 14 HERNANDEZ, Stadium.
15 MORENO, 16 HERRERA, 18 GUARDADO (C), 22 LOZANO, 23 GALLARDO Juan Carlos Osorio’s masterplan worked to perfection, with
Scorers: 0-1 35’ LOZANO (22) El Tri soaking up the long spells of German possession and
Referee: Alireza FAGHANI (IRN) hitting Die Nationalmannschaft on the counter-attack. Hirving
Assistant referees: Reza SOKHANDAN (IRN), Mohammadreza MANSOURI (IRN) Lozano’s strike was a result of a swift break, with green
4th official: Mohammed Abdulla MOHAMMED (UAE) shirts swarming forwards and the PSV Eindhoven man coolly
Reserve assistant referee: Mohamed ALHAMMADI (UAE) converting past Manuel Neuer.
Substitutions: GER: 60’ out KHEDIRA (6), in REUS (11), Joachim Low’s side played their part in an enthralling
79’ out PLATTENHARDT (2), in GOMEZ (23), encounter, with Toni Kroos hitting a free kick against the
86’ out WERNER (9), in BRANDT (20) crossbar. Their efforts were ultimately in vain, with the
MEX: 58’ out VELA (11), in ALVAREZ (21), Mexicans claiming all three points.
66’ out LOZANO (22), in JIMENEZ (9),
74’ out GUARDADO (18), in MARQUEZ (4)
Cautions: GER: 83’ MUELLER (13), 84’ HUMMELS (5) See match highlights:
MEX: 40’ MORENO (15), 90’ HERRERA (16) Germany v Mexico - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - Match 11
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43 27.06.2018 17:00 KAZAN 41,835 Korea Republic’s historic 2-0 win over Germany in Kazan may
KOR: 23 JO; 2 LEE Yong, 5 YUN, 7 SON (C), 13 KOO, 14 HONG, 15 JUNG, not have been enough for the Taeguk Warriors to progress
17 LEE Jaesung, 18 MOON, 19 KIM Younggwon, 20 JANG to the Round of 16 from Group F, but it will nevertheless go
GER: 1 NEUER (C); 3 HECTOR, 5 HUMMELS, 6 KHEDIRA, 8 KROOS, 9 WERNER, down as a result for the ages as the reigning champions were
10 OEZIL, 11 REUS, 14 GORETZKA, 15 SUELE, 18 KIMMICH also eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ at the first
Scorers: 1-0 90'+3 KIM Younggwon (19), 2-0 90'+6 SON (7) hurdle.
Referee: Mark GEIGER (USA) The pattern of the first half was as expected, with Germany
trying to set the tempo and the South Koreans looking to
Assistant referees: Joe FLETCHER (CAN), Frank ANDERSON (USA)
hit them on the break. However, neither team seriously
4th official: Julio BASCUNAN (CHI) threatened to score and the only dangerous chance was from
Reserve assistant referee: Christian SCHIEMANN (CHI) a swerving Koo Jacheol free-kick that caused Manuel Neuer
Substitutions: KOR: 56' out KOO (13), in HWANG (11), some difficulty, but the goalkeeper managed to block it and
69' out MOON (18), in JU (8), then flick the ball away just in time before Son Heungmin
79' out HWANG (11), in GO (22) could get to the rebound.
GER: 58' out KHEDIRA (6), in GOMEZ (23), Die Nationalmannschaft had a glorious opportunity to break
63' out GORETZKA (14), in MUELLER (13), the deadlock at the start of the second period but Leon
78' out HECTOR (3), in BRANDT (20)
Goretzka’s header was brilliantly saved by Jo Hyeonwoo.
Cautions: KOR: 9' JUNG (15), 23' LEE Jaesung (17), Timo Werner went close shortly after that following excellent
48' MOON (18), 65' SON (7)
interplay between Mesut Ozil and Marco Reus, as Germany
Expulsions: –
started to push forward with greater purpose. That left the
east Asians with room to exploit on the counter-attack, but
they were unable to take advantage due to wayward final
balls. However, ultimately it was a defender, Kim Younggwon,
who scored to pave the way for the South Koreans’ historic
triumph, before Son sealed the victory with a late second.
44 27.06.2018 19:00 EKATERINBURG 33,061 Sweden turned in a perfect performance to reach the Round of
MEX: 13 OCHOA; 3 SALCEDO, 7 LAYUN, 11 VELA, 14 HERNANDEZ, 16 in style with a 3-0 victory over Group F pace-setters Mexico.
15 MORENO, 16 HERRERA, 18 GUARDADO (C), 21 ALVAREZ, El Tri were only saved from a cruel exit due to Germany’s
22 LOZANO, 23 GALLARDO
defeat against Korea Republic.
SWE: 1 OLSEN; 2 LUSTIG, 3 LINDELOF, 4 GRANQVIST (C), 6 AUGUSTINSSON, The Europeans started in powerful fashion, dominating
7 LARSSON, 8 EKDAL, 9 BERG, 10 FORSBERG, 17 CLAESSON, 20 TOIVONEN
goalscoring opportunities and constantly looking dangerous
Scorers: 0-1 50' AUGUSTINSSON (6), 0-2 62' GRANQVIST (4, pen.), in the air. However, they had to wait until five minutes into
0-3 74' ALVAREZ (21, own goal)
the second half to break the deadlock, as Ludwig Augustinsson
Referee: Nestor PITANA (ARG)
swept home at the back post.
Assistant referees: Hernan MAIDANA (ARG), Juan Pablo BELATTI (ARG)
Looking for a two goal win to guarantee progression, Sweden
4th official: Andres CUNHA (URU)
doubled their advantage when Andreas Granqvist converted
Reserve assistant referee: Mauricio ESPINOSA (URU)
from the penalty spot just past the hour mark. And the Blagula
Substitutions: MEX: 65' out GALLARDO (23), in FABIAN (8),
75' out GUARDADO (18), in CORONA Jesus (17), were in dreamland with 16 minutes remaining after Mexico
89' out LAYUN (7), in PERALTA (19) defender Edson Alvarez forced the ball over his own line.
SWE: 57' out LARSSON (7), in SVENSSON (13), Mexico built late momentum but Sweden remained
68' out BERG (9), in THELIN (22), impressively resolute at the back. And in remarkable scenes, a
80' out EKDAL (8), in HILJEMARK (15)
wave of noise swept through the arena in the dying minutes
Cautions: MEX: 1' GALLARDO (23), 61' MORENO (15),
86' LAYUN (7) as the massive Mexican contingent received news of the
SWE: 26' LARSSON (7), 88' LUSTIG (2) unexpected result in Kazan.
Expulsions: –
See match highlights:
Mexico v Sweden - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - Match 44
GROUP F
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 Sweden 3 2 0 1 5 2 +3 6
2 Mexico 3 2 0 1 3 4 -1 6
3 Korea Republik 3 1 0 2 3 3 0 3
4 Germany 3 1 0 2 2 4 -2 3
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29 23.06.2018 15:00 MOSCOW 44,190 Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard each scored twice and
BEL: 1 COURTOIS; 2 ALDERWEIRELD, 5 VERTONGHEN, 6 WITSEL, substitute Michy Batshuayi added a deserved fifth as Belgium
7 DE BRUYNE, 9 LUKAKU, 10 HAZARD Eden (C), 11 CARRASCO, cruised past Tunisia to edge closer to a place in the Round of
14 MERTENS, 15 MEUNIER, 20 BOYATA 16.
TUN: 1 BEN MUSTAPHA; 2 BEN YOUSSEF Syam, 4 MERIAH, 7 KHAOUI, Lukaku’s clinically taken brace, coming in the wake of a double
8 BEN YOUSSEF Fakhreddine, 9 BADRI, 10 KHAZRI (C), 11 BRONN,
12 MAALOUL, 13 SASSI, 17 SKHIRI against Panama in the Red Devils’ opening match, established
Scorers: 1-0 6’ HAZARD Eden (10, pen.), 2-0 16’ LUKAKU (9),
him as Belgium’s most prolific scorer at a single FIFA World
2-1 18’ BRONN (11), 3-1 45’+2 LUKAKU (9), Cup™. Hazard kicked off the scoring by opening his account at
4-1 51’ HAZARD Eden (10), 5-1 90’ BATSHUAYI (21), Russia 2018 in the sixth minute from the penalty spot, before
5-2 90’+3 KHAZRI (10)
Lukaku doubled the Red Devils’ lead after 16 minutes with an
Referee: Jair MARRUFO (USA)
angled left-foot finish.
Assistant referees: Corey ROCKWELL (USA), Juan ZUMBA (SLV)
4th official: Andres CUNHA (URU) The Carthage Eagles pulled a goal back courtesy of a Dylan
Reserve assistant referee: Nicolas TARAN (URU) Bronn header but Lukaku then made it 3-1 in first-half
Substitutions: BEL: 59’ out LUKAKU (9), in FELLAINI (8), stoppage time with a dinked finish to convert Thomas
68’ out HAZARD Eden (C,10), in BATSHUAYI (21), Meunier’s clever through ball. Hazard then got his second in
86’ out MERTENS (14), in TIELEMANS (17)
the 51st minute of a thrilling contest from a defence-splitting
TUN: 24’ out BRONN (11), in NAGUEZ (21),
41’ out BEN YOUSSEF Syam (2), in BEN ALOUANE (3), Kevin de Bruyne pass before Belgium substitute Batshuayi and
59’ out SASSI (13), in SLITI (23) Tunisia skipper Wahbi Khazri rounded off the scoring.
Cautions: TUN: 14’ SASSI (13) The North Africans’ World Cup hopes now hang by a thread
Expulsions: – and they will need Panama to beat England in tomorrow’s
match to stand any chance of continuing in this competition.
45 28.06.2018 20:00 KALININGRAD 33,973 With both teams already through to the Round of 16 before
ENG: 1 PICKFORD; 3 ROSE, 4 DIER (C), 5 STONES, 11 VARDY, 15 CAHILL, a ball had been kicked and relatively little riding on this
16 JONES, 17 DELPH, 19 RASHFORD, 21 LOFTUS-CHEEK, encounter, the England and Belgium coaches rang the changes
22 ALEXANDER-ARNOLD
compared to their previous fixtures. As a result, there was
BEL: 1 COURTOIS (C); 3 VERMAELEN, 8 FELLAINI, 16 HAZARD Thorgan, unsurprisingly a disjointed and somewhat subdued feel to the
17 TIELEMANS, 18 JANUZAJ, 19 DEMBELE, 20 BOYATA, 21 BATSHUAYI,
22 CHADLI, 23 DENDONCKER game right from the off, with many players struggling to find
their bearings.
Scorers: 0-1 51' JANUZAJ (18)
That is not to say there were no chances. The Belgians were the
Referee: Damir SKOMINA (SVN)
first to threaten. Jordan Pickford denied Mousa Dembele early
Assistant referees: Jure PRAPROTNIK (SVN), Robert VUKAN (SVN)
on before keeping out Marouane Fellaini. Trent Alexander-
4th official: Mohammed Abdulla MOHAMMED (UAE)
Arnold then saw his cross-shot whistle narrowly past the post
Reserve assistant referee: Mohamed ALHAMMADI (UAE)
on the half-hour mark and Ruben Loftus-Cheek failed to find
Substitutions: ENG: 46' HT out STONES (5), in MAGUIRE (6),
79' out ALEXANDER-ARNOLD (22), in WELBECK (14) the target with a header four minutes later. However, that was
BEL: 74' out VERMAELEN (3), in KOMPANY (4),
about as good as it got in the first half, leaving the crowd at
86' out JANUZAJ (18), in MERTENS (14) the Kaliningrad Stadium craving more action after the break.
Cautions: BEL: 19' TIELEMANS (17), 33' DENDONCKER (23) Soon enough, Adnan Januzaj ensured that the fans would go
Expulsions: – home having got their money’s worth. With just six minutes
on the clock in the second period, the Belgium attacking
midfielder dropped a shoulder, skipped past Danny Rose and
curled a sumptuous left-footed strike into the top corner.
To their credit, the Three Lions did not lie down after going
behind. Phil Jones had an opportunity to equalise after an
hour and Marcus Rashford twice went close, but Belgium held
on to secure their third win in as many matches at Russia 2018
and clinch top spot in the group.
46 28.06.2018 21:00 SARANSK 37,168 Tunisia will fly home with their first win at the FIFA World Cup™
PAN: 1 PENEDO; 4 ESCOBAR, 5 TORRES Roman (C), 6 GOMEZ, 8 BARCENAS, in 40 years after beating Panama 2-1 at the Mordovia Arena
9 TORRES Gabriel, 13 MACHADO, 17 OVALLE, 19 AVILA, 20 GODOY, in Saransk. Fakhreddine Ben Youssef made World Cup history
21 RODRIGUEZ Jose Luis
during the finale of Russia 2018’s Group G action as his second-
TUN: 16 MATHLOUTHI (C); 4 MERIAH, 5 HADDADI, 6 BEDOUI, half equaliser marked the 2,500th goal in tournament history.
8 BEN YOUSSEF Fakhreddine, 10 KHAZRI, 13 SASSI, 17 SKHIRI, 20 CHAALELI,
21 NAGUEZ, 23 SLITI The Carthage Eagles controlled the tempo of the game in
the first half and created a few early chances, but Panama
Scorers: 1-0 33' MERIAH (4, own goal),
1-1 51' BEN YOUSSEF Fakhreddine (8), 1-2 66' KHAZRI (10) took the lead against the run of play from an own goal. Jose
Referee: Nawaf SHUKRALLA (BHR) Luis Rodriguez’s strike from distance took a deflection off
Assistant referees: Yaser TULEFAT (BHR), Taleb AL MARRI (QAT) of Tunisia defender Yassine Meriah, which sent goalkeeper
4th official: Mehdi ABID CHAREF (ALG) Aymen Mathlouthi the wrong way. Tunisia came out firing
Reserve assistant referee: Hiroshi YAMAUCHI (JPN) in the second half, though, and it was not long before Ben
Substitutions: PAN: 46' HT out TORRES Gabriel (9), in CUMMINGS (3), Youssef’s milestone strike levelled the score.
56' out TORRES Roman (5), in TEJADA (18), Eleven minutes later, Tunisia No10 Wahbi Khazri put the North
81' out AVILA (19), in ARROYO (16) African side in front, slotting past Jaime Penedo from close
TUN: 46' HT out SASSI (13), in BADRI (9), range. The win marked Tunisia’s first victory at the World
77' out SLITI (23), in KHALIL (15),
89' out KHAZRI (10), in SRARFI (18)
Cup since Argentina 1978, while Los Canaleros are forced to
head home without a point to pack up from their maiden
Cautions: PAN: 78' AVILA (19), 80' GOMEZ (6), 90'+6 TEJADA (18)
appearance at the competition.
TUN: 44' SASSI (13), 71' BADRI (9), 90'+3 CHAALELI (20)
Already eliminated from Russia 2018 prior to the start of
Expulsions: –
today’s fixtures, Tunisia’s win secured third place in Group G as
the Central Americans finished bottom.
GROUP G
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 Belgium 3 3 0 0 9 2 7 9
2 England 3 2 0 1 8 3 5 6
3 Tunisia 3 1 0 2 5 8 -3 3
4 Panama 3 0 0 3 2 11 -9 0
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48 28.06.2018 18:00 SAMARA 41,970 Yerry Mina scored his second goal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
SEN: 16 NDIAYE Khadim; 3 KOULIBALY, 5 GUEYE, 6 SANE, 8 KOUYATE (C), Russia™ to see Colombia defeat Senegal 1-0 at Samara Arena
10 MANE, 12 SABALY, 18 SARR, 19 NIANG, 20 BALDE, 21 GASSAMA and finish as Group H winners.
COL: 1 OSPINA; 4 ARIAS, 6 SANCHEZ Carlos, 9 FALCAO (C), 10 RODRIGUEZ, In the group’s other match, Poland edged Japan 1-0 meaning
11 CUADRADO Juan, 13 MINA, 15 URIBE, 17 MOJICA, 20 QUINTERO, Senegal and the Blue Samurai finished level on four points,
23 SANCHEZ Davinson
however the latter became the first team in history to advance
Scorers: 0-1 74' MINA (13) to the World Cup knockout stage on the fair play rule.
Referee: Milorad MAZIC (SRB) The game was played evenly throughout, with few significant
Assistant referees: Milovan RISTIC (SRB), Dalibor DJURDJEVIC (SRB) goalscoring chances of note. The decisive moment came when
4th official: Bamlak TESSEMA (ETH) Los Cafeteros’ towering centre-back Mina leapt above his
Reserve assistant referee: Hasan ALMAHRI (UAE) markers to head in the winning goal in the second half.
Substitutions: SEN: 74' out SABALY (12), in WAGUE (22),
80' out BALDE (20), in KONATE (14),
86' out NIANG (19), in SAKHO (15)
See match highlights:
Senegal v Colombia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - Match 48
COL: 31' out RODRIGUEZ (10), in MURIEL (14),
83' out URIBE (15), in LERMA (16),
89' out FALCAO (9), in BORJA (19)
Cautions: SEN: 51' NIANG (19)
COL: 45' MOJICA (17)
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GROUP H
Rank Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1 Colombia 3 2 0 1 5 2 3 6
2 Japan 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4
3 Senegal 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4
4 Poland 3 1 0 2 2 5 -3 3
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QUARTER-FINALS
57 06.07.2018 17:00 NIZHNY NOVGOROD 43,319 France won through to the World Cup semi-finals for the
URU: 1 MUSLERA; 2 GIMENEZ, 3 GODIN (C), 6 BENTANCUR, 8 NANDEZ, first time in 12 years after seeing off a combative Uruguay
9 SUAREZ, 11 STUANI, 14 TORREIRA, 15 VECINO, 17 LAXALT, 22 CACERES side that struggled in the absence of the injured Edinson
FRA: 1 LLORIS (C); 2 PAVARD, 4 VARANE, 5 UMTITI, 6 POGBA, 7 GRIEZMANN, Cavani. Los Charrúas made a strong start all the same, with
9 GIROUD, 10 MBAPPE, 12 TOLISSO, 13 KANTE, 21 HERNANDEZ Cavani’s replacement Cristhian Stuani shooting across the
Scorers: 0-1 40’ VARANE (4), 0-2 61’ GRIEZMANN (7) face of goal. At the back, meanwhile, La Celeste were their
Referee: Nestor PITANA (ARG) usual organised selves, giving away no space whatsoever.
Assistant referees: Hernan MAIDANA (ARG), Juan Pablo BELATTI (ARG) Seeing more of the ball, France put some good moves
4th official: Alireza FAGHANI (IRN)
together only to struggle in the box, where the Uruguayans
were quick to snuff out any danger. Ironically, France’s
Reserve assistant referee: Reza SOKHANDAN (IRN)
opener came from a set-piece, habitually one of La
Substitutions: URU: 59’ out STUANI (11), in GOMEZ (18),
59’ out BENTANCUR (6), in RODRIGUEZ (7), Celeste’s strengths, with Raphael Varane glancing a header
73’ out NANDEZ (8), in URRETAVISCAYA (20) home from Antoine Griezmann’s pinpoint delivery. The
FRA: 80’ out TOLISSO (12), in NZONZI (15), Uruguayans would have equalised on the stroke of half-time
88’ out MBAPPE (10), in DEMBELE (11), but for a miraculous stop from Hugo Lloris, who dived full-
90’+3 out GRIEZMANN (7), in FEKIR (18)
length to claw away a Martin Caceres header.
Cautions: URU: 38’ BENTANCUR (6), 69’ RODRIGUEZ (7) In a bid to turn the game around, Uruguay coach Oscar
FRA: 33’ HERNANDEZ (21), 69’ MBAPPE (10) Tabarez rang the changes in the second half, sending on
Expulsions: – Maxi Lopez and Cristian Rodriguez. Their Russia 2018 hopes
came to an end, however, when a Griezmann shot deceived
Fernando Muslera and slipped through the keeper’s hands
and over the line.
58 06.07.2018 21:00 KAZAN 42,873 Belgium beat Brazil 2-1 in Kazan to set the first semi-final of
BRA: 1 ALISSON; 2 THIAGO SILVA, 3 MIRANDA (C), 9 GABRIEL JESUS, 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ in stone, and booked their
10 NEYMAR, 11 PHILIPPE COUTINHO, 12 MARCELO, 15 PAULINHO, return to the final four for the first time in three decades.
17 FERNANDINHO, 19 WILLIAN, 22 FAGNER A Seleção seized control of the match in the first half, seeing
BEL: 1 COURTOIS; 2 ALDERWEIRELD, 4 KOMPANY, 5 VERTONGHEN, Thiago Silva’s effort hit the post, as the Red Devils rode their
6 WITSEL, 7 DE BRUYNE, 8 FELLAINI, 9 LUKAKU, 10 HAZARD Eden (C),
15 MEUNIER, 22 CHADLI luck while relying on the counter-attack. The Belgians were
ahead against the run of play after Fernandinho, replacing the
Scorers: 0-1 13’ FERNANDINHO (17, own goal), 0-2 31’ DE BRUYNE (7),
1-2 76’ RENATO AUGUSTO (8) suspended Casemiro, deviated a flicked-on corner into his own
Referee: Milorad MAZIC (SRB) net. There was nothing fortunate about the European side’s
Assistant referees: Milovan RISTIC (SRB), Dalibor DJURDJEVIC (SRB) second. Reminiscent of their on-the-break winner against
4th official: Jair MARRUFO (USA) Japan, Kevin De Bruyne polished off a flawless attack move
Reserve assistant referee: Corey ROCKWELL (USA) with a sumptuously struck finish.
Substitutions: BRA: 46’ HT out WILLIAN (19), in ROBERTO FIRMINO (20), The South Americans tried to pile the pressure on their
58’ out GABRIEL JESUS (9), in DOUGLAS COSTA (7), opponents again after half-time but a combination of the
73’ out PAULINHO (15), in RENATO AUGUSTO (8)
excellent Thibaut Courtois and feverish defending proved
BEL: 83’ out CHADLI (22), in VERMAELEN (3),
87’ out LUKAKU (9), in TIELEMANS (17)
too much to break down. As the spurned chances stacked up,
Cautions: BRA: 85’ FERNANDINHO (17), 90’ FAGNER (22) it was left to substitute Renato Augusto to head home a
BEL: 47’ ALDERWEIRELD (2), 71’ MEUNIER (15) Coutinho cross to hand Brazil hope.
Expulsions: – Belgium refused to fold, however, in the enthralling closing
stages, ensuring Roberto Martinez's side reached the World
Cup semi-finals for only the second time in their history.
See match highlights:
59 07.07.2018 21:00 SOCHI 44,287 Twenty years on from Croatia first taking the FIFA World Cup™
RUS: 1 AKINFEEV (C); 2 MARIO FERNANDES, 3 KUTEPOV, 4 IGNASHEVICH, by storm, Zlatko Dalic's team have booked the country's place
6 CHERYSHEV, 7 KUZIAEV, 11 ZOBNIN, 13 KUDRIASHOV, 17 GOLOVIN, in the semi-finals for the second time in their history. Having
19 SAMEDOV, 22 DZYUBA
emerged victorious on penalties after a gruelling encounter,
CRO: 23 SUBASIC; 2 VRSALJKO, 3 STRINIC, 4 PERISIC, 6 LOVREN, 7 RAKITIC, the Balkan side have also got a monkey off their back by ending
9 KRAMARIC, 10 MODRIC (C), 17 MANDZUKIC, 18 REBIC, 21 VIDA
their hoodoo against World Cup hosts, having been knocked
Scorers: 1-0 31’ CHERYSHEV (6), 1-1 39’ KRAMARIC (9), out by France in 1998 and lost to Brazil in the Opening Match
1-2 101’ VIDA (21), 2-2 115’ MARIO FERNANDES (2)
Penalty Shoot-out: 0-0 SMOLOV (10), 0-1 BROZOVIC (11), 1-1 DZAGOEV (9), of the 2014 edition.
1-1 KOVACIC (8), 1-1 MARIO FERNANDES (2), Roared on by a boisterous crowd at the Fisht Stadium, the
1-2 MODRIC (10), 2-2 IGNASHEVICH (4), 2-3 VIDA (21), Russians sought to press high up the pitch early on. Yet despite
3-3 KUZIAEV (7), 3-4 RAKITIC (7)
this pressure and the din, which rose to deafening levels every
Referee: Sandro RICCI (BRA)
Assistant referees: Emerson DE CARVALHO (BRA), Marcelo VAN GASSE (BRA)
time the hosts sprang forward on the break, the Croats refused
4th official: Janny SIKAZWE (ZAM) to be cowed, continuing to play their game and giving as good
Reserve assistant referee: Jerson DOS SANTOS (ANG) as they got.
Substitutions: RUS: 54’ out SAMEDOV (19), in EROKHIN (21), It was from one such counter-attack that Russia took the lead,
67’ out CHERYSHEV (6), in SMOLOV (10), Denis Cheryshev unleashing a left-footed piledriver that flew
79’ out DZYUBA (22), in GAZINSKY (8),
102’ out GOLOVIN (17), in DZAGOEV (9) into the top corner. However, the Vatreni were not about to
CRO: 63’ out PERISIC (4), in BROZOVIC (11), lie down and hit back a few minutes later, Andrej Kramaric
74’ out STRINIC (3), in PIVARIC (22), stooping to head past Igor Akinfeev and ensuring the home
88’ out KRAMARIC (9), in KOVACIC (8), fans' celebrations were short-lived.
97’ out VRSALJKO (2), in CORLUKA (5)
Cautions: RUS: 109’ GAZINSKY (8) Besides an Ivan Perisic strike that clattered Akinfeev's post,
CRO: 35’ LOVREN (6), 38’ STRINIC (3), clear-cut chances were few and far between in the second
101’ VIDA (21), 114’ PIVARIC (22) half, which was as tense as it was bereft of goalscoring action.
Expulsions: – Domagoj Vida headed home in the first period of extra time to
silence the Russian supporters again, only for fans up and down
the country to erupt with joy when Mario Fernandes equalised
with just minutes remaining. Fernandes would go from hero
to villain in the shoot-out though, his miss proving decisive as
Stanislav Cherchesov's charges ultimately bowed out.
60 07.07.2018 18:00 SAMARA 39,991 England advanced to their first FIFA World Cup™ semi-final
SWE: 1 OLSEN; 3 LINDELOF, 4 GRANQVIST (C), 6 AUGUSTINSSON, since Italy 1990 with a 2-0 win over Sweden thanks to a pair
7 LARSSON, 8 EKDAL, 9 BERG, 10 FORSBERG, 16 KRAFTH, of headed goals by Harry Maguire and Dele.
17 CLAESSON, 20 TOIVONEN After a tepid opening half hour, Maguire was able to spring
ENG: 1 PICKFORD; 2 WALKER, 5 STONES, 6 MAGUIRE, above his marker and latch on to the end of a floated Ashley
7 LINGARD, 8 HENDERSON, 9 KANE (C), 10 STERLING,
12 TRIPPIER, 18 YOUNG, 20 ALLI Young corner to give the Three Lions the lead.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was notably called into
Scorers: 0-1 30’ MAGUIRE (6), 0-2 59’ ALLI (20)
action early in the second half when he saved Marcus Berg’s
Referee: Bjorn KUIPERS (NED) header.
But Dele doubled the Three Lions’ lead when he timed his
Assistant referees: Sander VAN ROEKEL (NED), Erwin ZEINSTRA (NED)
run at the back post and headed in a cross delivered by Jesse
4th official: Antonio MATEU (ESP) Lingard.
England held on to their two-goal cushion thanks to several
Reserve assistant referee: Pau CEBRIAN (ESP)
Pickford saves to seal their place in the semi-finals for the
Substitutions: SWE: 65’ out TOIVONEN (20), in GUIDETTI (11), first time since 1990.
65’ out FORSBERG (10), in OLSSON (5),
85’ out KRAFTH (16), in JANSSON (18)
See match highlights:
ENG: 77’ out ALLI (20), in DELPH (17), Sweden v England - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - Match 60
85’ out HENDERSON (8), in DIER (4),
90’+1 out STERLING (10), in RASHFORD (19)
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Julien Sebbah (MultiMedia Editor)
FIFA Production
Philipp Mahrer (Group Leader Production)
Rolf Sieboth (Production Manager)
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