FIFA Fussball-WM 2018™
Russland 2018: Außergewöhnliche WM voller Überraschungen
(FIFA.com)
16 Jul 2018
- Frankreich feiert zweiten Titelgewinn, Kroatien wird Vizeweltmeister
- Modric gewinnt den Goldenen Ball von adidas, Kane fährt mit dem Goldenen Schuh nach Hause
- Bronze für Belgien, England auf Platz vier
Die FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™ war von Anfang bis Ende ein packendes Turnier. Die 21. Auflage des Wettbewerbs brachte unzählige Momente, die noch lange im kollektiven Gedächtnis der Fussballliebhaber rund um die Welt fortleben werden. Von Kaliningrad bis Jekaterinburg, von Sankt Petersburg bis Sotschi sah man lachende und feiernde Menschen. Millionen Fans aus aller Welt kamen zusammen, um gemeinsam das größte Festival des Fussballs zu genießen. Und sie bekamen Tore über Tore zu sehen: Das erste und einzige torlose Unentschieden der FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™ gab es erst im 37. Spiel, so spät wie nie zuvor in der Turniergeschichte.
Frankreich wurde zum zweiten Mal Weltmeister durch einen 4:2-Sieg gegen Kroatien im Finale von Moskau, das als eines der spektakulärsten aller Zeiten in die Turniergeschichte eingehen dürfte. Dem 19-jährigen Kylian Mbappé gelang als erst zweiten Teenager ein Tor in einem WM-Finale. Damit trat er in die Fußstapfen eines gewissen Pelé, der als 17-Jähriger im Finale von Schweden 1958 getroffen hatte. Auch die Leistungen und Tore von Mittelfeldspieler Paul Pogba und Stürmer Antoine Griezmann trugen maßgeblich zum neuerlichen Titelgewinn der "Bleus" bei.
Russland 2018: Die schönsten Momente des Finales
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Paul Pogba of France celebrates with the World Cup Trophy following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Olivier Giroud of France celebrates with the World Cup Trophy
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Olivier Giroud of France celebrates with the World Cup Trophy and his teammates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Hugo Lloris of France lifts the World Cup trophy to celebrate with his teammates after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Olivier Giroud of France celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Olivier Giroud of France celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Antoine Griezmann of France celebrates with the World Cup trophy following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Paul Pogba of France kisses the World Cup trophy following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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France players celebrate winning the World Cup following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: France players celebrate winning the World Cup following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Samuel Umtiti of France celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Samuel Umtiti of France celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Kylian Mbappe of France receives the Best Young Player award following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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Paul Pogba of France celebrates victory following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Paul Pogba of France celebrates victory following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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Luka Modric of Croatia and Kylian Mbappe of France pose respectively with their the adidas Golden Ball and with the FIFA Young Player award
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Luka Modric of Croatia and Kylian Mbappe of France pose respectively with their the adidas Golden Ball and with the FIFA Young Player award following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Luka Modric of Croatia poses with his Golden Ball award after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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Artist Nicky Jam performs during the closing ceremony prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Artist Nicky Jam performs during the closing ceremony prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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Former German International Footballer, Philipp Lahm and Philanthropist, Natalia Vodianova present the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Former German International Footballer, Philipp Lahm and Philanthropist, Natalia Vodianova present the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Former German International Footballer, Philipp Lahm presents the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Former German International Footballer, Philipp Lahm presents the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal to put France in front 1-0 during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi of France celebrates after Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi of France celebrates after Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal for France's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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Croatia fan looks on ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: A Croatia fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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France fans looks on ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: France fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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France fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: France fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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Ivan Perisic of Croatia looks dejected following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Ivan Perisic of Croatia looks dejected following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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Hugo Lloris of France looks dejected after Ivan Perisic of Croatia scores his team's first goal
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Hugo Lloris of France looks dejected after Ivan Perisic of Croatia scores his team's first goal pass to make the score 1-1 during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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France fans celebrate during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: France fans celebrate during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal from Antoine Griezmann of France's free-kick
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal from Antoine Griezmann of France's free-kick for France's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)
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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Artist Will Smith performs during the closing ceremony prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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Domagoj Vida of Croatia reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
15 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Domagoj Vida of Croatia reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Denkwürdige Moment
Favoritensterben in Kasan
In der Arena von Kasan schieden gleich mehrere WM-Mitfavoriten aus. So musste Titelverteidiger Deutschland hier eine 0:2-Niederlage gegen die Republik Korea hinnehmen und schied erstmals überhaupt bereits nach der Gruppenphase einer FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft™ aus. Dann traf es im Achtelfinale Argentinien mit Lionel Messi. In einem der spannendsten Spiele ds Turniers besiegten die "Bleus"– angeführt von dem herausragenden Youngster Mbappé – die "Albiceleste" mit 4:3. Und auch Argentiniens Erzrivale Brasilien musste in Kasan die Segel streichen: Im Viertelfinale schieden Neymar und Co. gegen das beeindruckende Team aus Belgien aus.
Die Überraschungsmannschaften
Einige Nationen erklommen in Russland neue Höhen. So feierten die "Roten Teufel" aus Belgien ihr bestes WM-Abschneiden aller Zeiten. Mit dem dritten Platz übertrafen sie den vierten Rang der Turnierauflage 1986. Die Schützlinge von Trainer Roberto Martinez – mit 16 Treffern die torgefährlichste Mannschaft des Turniers – überstand die Gruppenphase ebenso wie Uruguay und Kroatien ohne einen einzigen Verlustpunkt. Gastgeber Russland feierte mit dem Erreichen des Viertelfinales das beste Abschneiden seit 1970 (damals noch als Sowjetunion). Schweden seinerseits zog erstmals seit USA 1994 wieder ins Achtelfinale ein und Kroatien schaffte es sogar erstmals bis ins WM-Finale.
Fans und Gastgeber sorgen für Festival-Atmosphäre
Auf den FIFA Fan Festen, in den Straßen der WM-Städte und natürlich in den Stadien selbst sorgten die Fans aus aller Welt für eine unvergessliche WM-Atmosphäre. Sie brachten ihre fröhlichen Gesänge, ihre farbenprächtigen Gewänder und Fahnen sowie beste Laune mit – und natürlich eine bedingungslose Unterstützung für ihre Teams. Begrüßt wurden sie von den warmherzigen und überaus gastfreundlichen Einwohnern des Landes.
Bunt, schrill und einzigartig - die Fans der WM 2018
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Brazil v Switzerland: Group E - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: General view inside the stadium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena on June 17, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Russia v Saudi Arabia: Group A - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: A Russia fan shows their support prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on June 14, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Spain v Russia: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 01: A Russia fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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Uruguay v Saudi Arabia: Group A - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Uruguay fans show their support during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia at Rostov Arena on June 20, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Russia v Saudi Arabia: Group A - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: A Saudi Arabia fan looks on prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on June 14, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Spain v Russia: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Portugal v Morocco: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
07 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Morocco fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Morocco at Luzhniki Stadium on June 20, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
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Japan v Poland: Group H - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Japan fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Japan and Poland at Volgograd Arena on June 28, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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Portugal v Morocco: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Morocco fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Morocco at Luzhniki Stadium on June 20, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Denmark v France: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: A fan reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and France at Luzhniki Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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France v Australia: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: An Australia fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Australia at Kazan Arena on June 16, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Senegal v Colombia: Group H - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Senegal fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Russia v Egypt: Group A - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 19: A fan of Egypt looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Russia and Egypt at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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Iran v Portugal: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: An Iran supporter shows his emotions following defeat during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Iran and Portugal at Mordovia Arena on June 25, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
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Denmark v France: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Denmark fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and France at Luzhniki Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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France v Peru: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: A Peru fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Peru at Ekaterinburg Arena on June 21, 2018 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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France v Peru: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Peru fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Peru at Ekaterinburg Arena on June 21, 2018 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Australia v Peru: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Peru fans enjoy the atmosphere during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Australia and Peru at Fisht Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Australia: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: A France fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Australia at Kazan Arena on June 16, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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France v Peru: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: A Peru fan looks dejected following their sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Peru at Ekaterinburg Arena on June 21, 2018 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Argentina v Iceland: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: An Argentina fan poses outside the stadium prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Argentina and Iceland at Spartak Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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France v Argentina: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: An Argentina fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
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Costa Rica v Serbia: Group E - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: A fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Costa Rica and Serbia at Samara Arena on June 17, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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France v Argentina: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: An Argentina fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
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Iceland v Croatia: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Iceland fan shows his support during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Iceland and Croatia at Rostov Arena on June 26, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Mexico v Sweden: Group F - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Mexico fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Mexico and Sweden at Ekaterinburg Arena on June 27, 2018 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Croatia v Nigeria: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: A fan poses for a photo ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Croatia and Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Jamie Squire - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Nigeria Fan Feature - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been processed using digital filters) Nigeria fans pose during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia at Sheremetyevo Airport on June 22, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Brazil v Costa Rica: Group E - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: A Costa Rica fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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Brazil v Switzerland: Group E - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: A Brazil fan fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena on June 17, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Serbia v Brazil: Group E - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: A Brazil fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Brazil at Spartak Stadium on June 27, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Brazil v Belgium: Quarter Final - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Brazil fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Brazil and Belgium at Kazan Arena on July 6, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Senegal v Colombia: Group H - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: A Senegal fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Korea Republic v Germany: Group F - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: A Germany fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Korea Republic v Germany: Group F - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: A Germany fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Sweden v Switzerland: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 03: Sweden fans celebrate victory following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Sweden and Switzerland at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Uruguay v Portugal: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
07 Jul 2018
SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: A Portugal fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal at Fisht Stadium on June 30, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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Iran v Portugal: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
07 Jul 2018
SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: Iran fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Iran and Portugal at Mordovia Arena on June 25, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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Sweden v Switzerland: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 03: Sweden fans show their support during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Sweden and Switzerland at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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Korea Republic v Germany: Group F - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: A Germany fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Brazil v Belgium: Quarter Final - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Belgium fans show their support during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Brazil and Belgium at Kazan Arena on July 6, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Panama v Tunisia: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: A Panama fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Panama and Tunisia at Mordovia Arena on June 28, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Belgium v Tunisia: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: A Tunisia fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Tunisia at Spartak Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Portugal v Morocco: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
07 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: A Morocco fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Morocco at Luzhniki Stadium on June 20, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Colombia v England: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: England fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Colombia v England: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
04 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: Colombia fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Portugal v Morocco: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
07 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Morocco fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Morocco at Luzhniki Stadium on June 20, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
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Colombia v England: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
06 Jul 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: A Colombia fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Iran v Portugal: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
07 Jul 2018
SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: An Portugal fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Iran and Portugal at Mordovia Arena on June 25, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
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Neue Stars stürmen ins Rampenlicht
Sollte es noch den ein oder anderen Fan gegeben haben, der Mbappé vor dem Achtelfinale zwischen Frankreich und Argentinien noch nicht kannte, so hatte sich dies bis zum Schlusspfiff grundlegend geändert. Der 19-Jährige begeisterte nicht nur bei dem unvergesslichen 4:3-Sieg Frankreichs mit seiner unglaublichen Schnelligkeit, seiner feinen Technik und seinem Torriecher. Beim 4:2-Sieg gegen Kroatien im Finale gelang ihm als erst zweitem Spieler unter 20 ein Tor in einem WM-Endspiel. Auch der Russe Denis Cheryshev dürfte dieses Turnier so schnell nicht vergessen. Im Eröffnungsspiel gegen Saudiarabien trug er mit einem Doppelpack zum 5:0-Kantersieg des Gastgebers bei. Er wurde zwei Mal zum Man of the Match gewählt und erzielte schließlich auch bei der Viertelfinalniederlage gegen den späteren Vizeweltmeister Kroatien noch ein tolles Tor. Kolumbien hat seinen Vorstoß bis ins Achtelfinale nicht zuletzt dem erst 23-jährigen Verteidiger Yerry Mina zu verdanken. Er traf dank seiner Stärke im Luftkampf in drei Spielen in Folge für die "Cafeteros". Mit einer solchen Ausbeute wäre so mancher Stürmer hochzufrieden gewesen, umso mehr Mina als Verteidiger.
Mehrere Legenden verabschieden sich
Für mehrere legendäre Akteure war es der letzte Auftritt auf der größten Fussballbühne der Welt.
Javier Mascherano bestritt sein 20. und gleichzeitig letztes WM-Spiel für Argentinien. Auch den Japaner Keisuke Honda wird man nach seinem elften Einsatz für die "Samurai Blue" nicht mehr auf der WM-Bühne sehen.
Andres Iniesta, der im Finale von 2010 das Siegtor für Spanien erzielte, hätte sich für seinen letzten Auftritt im Trikot der "Roja" im Achtelfinale sicher einen anderen Ausgang gewünscht als die Niederlage im Elfmeterschießen gegen Russland. Mexikos Legende Rafael Marquez wiederum wurde zum erst dritten Spieler aller Zeiten, der bei fünf WM-Endrunden spielte.
Erstmaliger Einsatz von Video-Schiedrichterassistenten (VAR) bei einer WM
Die FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™ war auch deswegen ein historisches Turnier, weil mit der Einführung des Video-Schiedsrichterassistenten (VAR) auch technologisches Neuland betreten wurde. Historisch war der 2:1-Sieg Frankreichs gegen Australien, bei dem Griezmann für Frankreich den ersten Elfmeter in einem WM-Spiel verwandelte, der nach der Überprüfung einer Szene durch den VSA verhängt wurde.
Die Zahl des Turniers
19 – Insgesamt fielen bei der FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™ nicht weniger als 19 Tore in der Nachspielzeit der zweiten Halbzeit. Das ist ein neuer WM-Rekord. Neymar erzielte den spätesten Treffer aller Zeiten in einem WM-Spiel ohne Verlängerung: In der siebten Minute der Nachspielzeit (90. +7) traf er gegen Costa Rica zum 2:0-Endstand. [Red.: Die Nachspielzeit wird seit 1998 offiziell festgeschrieben]
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