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The 2018 World Cup delighted and excited to the extent equal but what were the highlights?
France won the World Cup for the second time after beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling final in Moscow that included a controversial use of VAR.
Russia 2018 will be remembered as a tournament dazzled by football. The giants of the game have had early exits, the goals have stolen late at an amazing pace and England has almost convinced football to come home.
Here we take a look at the top 10 moments too – tweet us @SkyFootball or leave a comment below if you read about skysports.com .
& # 39; The Ronaldo & # 39;
It was supposed All about the favorites before the tournament Spain – but the titles were caught by a familiar name.
The winner of the Golden Ball five times came to the party to a great extent, striking a hat trick, dragging Portugal to a memorable 3-3 draw in Sochi and recovering the central stage for himself. Those who said that this match was the biggest ever played in the World Cup would not be too far from the target.
Spain seemed to be heading for victory after coming back from behind twice to lead 3-2 just minutes from the end. became the first player to score in eight consecutive major tournaments, deprived them of their right to die with a late free kick that allowed the world to take off. The tournament did not look back from that moment
Messi melts against Iceland
After Ronaldo's heroism on Friday, attention turned to Lionel Messi on Saturday.
This pressure seemed to have an effect on Argentina. Maverick had to bear the ignominy of seeing his penalty saved while his team was owned by the newcomers to the World Cup in Iceland.
When Messi approached, it seemed Hannes Halldorsson knew that it was his moment. He grew up in the goal. The goalkeeper guessed correctly and dived to his right to avoid the penalty – the fourth time Messi missed a penalty in his last seven efforts for the club and the country.
Hannes Halldorsson saves Lionel Messi's penalty
While Sergio Agüero scored a good goal early in the match, Argentina did not have the runners in front of Messi, who looked too hard. Iceland has joined and Argentina has no answer. He set the tone for his disappointing tournament that ended against France in the last 16.
Kroos Stunner
Knowing everything but the victory against Sweden, it would be difficult for Germany to qualify in Group F, 95 minutes on the clock and the game locked at 1-1 . But one more chance would fall. Fortunately for all football fans around the world, he fell to the class act on the ground.
From a free kick on the edge of the box to the left, Kroos turned the ball to Marco Reus to change the angle. He then went on a breathtaking strike through a crowd of Swedish players. The ball floated in the upper corner and the Germans were saved.
The only way was for the holders of the World Cup, surely?
The Germans collapse
Germany's Manuel Neuer was returning home early
The spectacular victory over Sweden had caused many Germans to fear that Germany would become invincible on the road to Russia. However, in one of the biggest surprises of the history of the World Cup, South Korea finished its tournament before the knockout stages.
While the match was stuck at 0-0 and Germany needed a win, Young-Gwon Kim Although the goal was initially ruled out, a VAR review showed that the balloon came from Kroos's foot and the decision was reversed. Five minutes later, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer snuck into the field before being sacked by Heung-Min Son.
Kim Young- Gwon celebrates while South Korea takes advantage against Germany
Imperturbable Germans have become a laughingstock. They were returning home
Batshuayi v post
Michy Batshuayi celebrates after marking for Belgium
England was a meaningless final group game that will have been instantly forgotten at full time whistle. But you will have a hard time forgetting the brilliant but choreographic celebration of Michy Batshuayi.
Adnan Januzaj scored the only goal of the Kaliningrad match in the 51st minute but, despite his charming end, it was Batshuayi who dominated the post-match.
The attacker picked up the ball after Januzaj's goal and gave it a jubilant boot, perhaps aiming at the back of the net. But unfortunately, he missed the target at close range and the ball bounced off the post, before hitting his face.
Cue an absolute massacre on social media, but that the attacker took well. Batshuayi immediately tweeted after working full time, saying, "Ahahha, I knew I would be the minute I came to my mentions, why am I so stupid and stupid … ***
