Von den insgesamt zwölf Stadien für die FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™ werden an den letzten vier Spieltagen nur noch zwei genutzt. Die entscheidenden Spiele des Turniers stehen dort noch aus. Das Luschniki-Stadion in Moskau wird Schauplatz des abschließenden Höhepunktes, des WM-Finales am 15. Juli.
Einer der beiden Plätze im Finale wird dort im nächsten Spiel vor mehr als 78.000 Zuschauern ausgespielt, im Halbfinale zwischen Kroatien und England. Im Vorfeld dieser Partie blicken wir zurück auf die Spiele der FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™, die in diesem berühmten Stadion bereits stattgefunden haben.
Russland – Saudiarabien 5:0
Donnerstag, 14. Juni
Es wäre eine glatte Untertreibung, in Bezug auf das Eröffnungsspiel der FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™ von einem Knaller zu sprechen. Denn Gastgeber Russland startete im Luschniki-Stadion mit einem fantastischen Fünf-Tore-Feuerwerk ins Turnier und sorgte damit von Beginn an für riesige WM-Begeisterung im ganzen Land. Den ersten Treffer der FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft Russland 2018™ erzielte Iury Gazinsky. Denis Cheryshev trug sich zwei Mal in die Torschützenliste ein. Die weiteren Treffer trugen Artem Dzyuba und Aleksandr Golovin bei.
Deutschland – Mexiko 0:1
Sonntag, 17. Juni
Dieses Spiel ließ die ganze Fussballwelt aufhorchen. Die DFB-Auswahl stand bei ihrer Mission Titelverteidigung von Anfang an mächtig unter Druck, dank des stark herausgespielten Kontertores von Hirving Lozano. Mit seiner auf schnelle Konter ausgelegten Taktik hatte Mexikos Trainer Juan Carlos Osorio ein geeignetes Mittel gefunden, um die Deutschen zu besiegen.
Portugal – Marokko 1:0
Mittwoch, 20. Juni
Am zweiten Spieltag der Gruppe B begrüßte das Luschniki-Stadion Superstar Cristiano und Co. Die Erwartungen nach Portugals herausragenden 3:3-Remis zum Auftakt gegen Spanien waren enorm hoch. Doch in dieser Partie fiel nur ein einziges Tor - durch CR7 persönlich – das indes ausreichte, um das Ausscheiden der Nordafrikaner bereits zu besiegeln.
Dänemark – Frankreich 0:0
Dienstag, 26. Juni
Dieses Spiel wird den Zuschauern wohl nicht allzu lange in Erinnerung bleiben, doch letztlich erreichten beide Teams mit dem torlosen Remis ihr Ziel. Die Dänen sicherten sich den Einzug in die K.o.-Runden und den Franzosen reichte der eine Punkt aus der größtenteils ereignislosen Partie zum Gruppensieg.
Russland 2018: Dänemark - Frankreich
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![Andreas Cornelius of Denmark challenge for the ball with Presnel Kimpembe of France]()
Andreas Cornelius of Denmark challenge for the ball with Presnel Kimpembe of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Andreas Cornelius of Denmark challenge for the ball with Presnel Kimpembe of France 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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![Presnel Kimpembe of France shakes hands with Christian Eriksen of Denmark]()
Presnel Kimpembe of France shakes hands with Christian Eriksen of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Presnel Kimpembe of France shakes hands with Christian Eriksen of Denmark following the 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 Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Denmark players acknowledge the fans]()
Denmark players acknowledge the fans
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Denmark players acknowledge the fans following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and France at Luzhniki Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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![Olivier Giroud of France wins aheader over Simon Kjaer of Denmark]()
Olivier Giroud of France wins aheader over Simon Kjaer of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Olivier Giroud of France wins aheader over Simon Kjaer of Denmark 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 Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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![Denmark v France: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia]()
Denmark v France: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Olivier Giroud of France is tackled by Simon Kjaer of Denmark 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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![Mathias Jorgensen of Denmark is tackled by Presnel Kimpembe of France]()
Mathias Jorgensen of Denmark is tackled by Presnel Kimpembe of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Mathias Jorgensen of Denmark is tackled by Presnel Kimpembe of France 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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![Andreas Cornelius of Denmark challenge for the ball with Presnel Kimpembe of France]()
Andreas Cornelius of Denmark challenge for the ball with Presnel Kimpembe of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Andreas Cornelius of Denmark challenge for the ball with Presnel Kimpembe of France 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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![Olivier Giroud of France is challenged by Andreas Christensen and Simon Kjaer of Denmark]()
Olivier Giroud of France is challenged by Andreas Christensen and Simon Kjaer of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Olivier Giroud of France is challenged by Andreas Christensen and Simon Kjaer of Denmark 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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![Henrik Dalsgaard of Denmark tackles Lucas Hernandez of France]()
Henrik Dalsgaard of Denmark tackles Lucas Hernandez of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Henrik Dalsgaard of Denmark tackles Lucas Hernandez of France 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 Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![Benjamin Mendy of France tackles Martin Braithwaite of Denmark]()
Benjamin Mendy of France tackles Martin Braithwaite of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Benjamin Mendy of France tackles Martin Braithwaite of Denmark 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 Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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![Djibril Sidibe of France is tackled by Pione Sisto of Denmark]()
Djibril Sidibe of France is tackled by Pione Sisto of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Djibril Sidibe of France is tackled by Pione Sisto of Denmark 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 Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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![Christian Eriksen of Denmark challenges Steven Nzonzi of France]()
Christian Eriksen of Denmark challenges Steven Nzonzi of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Christian Eriksen of Denmark challenges Steven Nzonzi of France 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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![Christian Eriksen of Denmark is challenged by Thomas Lemar of France]()
Christian Eriksen of Denmark is challenged by Thomas Lemar of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Christian Eriksen of Denmark is challenged by Thomas Lemar of France 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 Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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![Simon Kjaer of Denmark challenge for the ball with Olivier Giroud of France]()
Simon Kjaer of Denmark challenge for the ball with Olivier Giroud of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Simon Kjaer of Denmark challenge for the ball with Olivier Giroud of France 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 Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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![Presnel Kimpembe of France wins a header over Andreas Cornelius of Denmark]()
Presnel Kimpembe of France wins a header over Andreas Cornelius of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Presnel Kimpembe of France wins a header over Andreas Cornelius of Denmark 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 Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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![Simon Kjaer of Denmark challenge for the ball with Antoine Griezmann of France]()
Simon Kjaer of Denmark challenge for the ball with Antoine Griezmann of France
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Simon Kjaer of Denmark challenge for the ball with Antoine Griezmann of France 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 Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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![Thomas Lemar of France tackles Andreas Christensen of Denmark]()
Thomas Lemar of France tackles Andreas Christensen of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Thomas Lemar of France tackles Andreas Christensen of Denmark 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 Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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![Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark reacts]()
Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark reacts
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark 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 Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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![Denmark v France: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia]()
Denmark v France: Group C - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Steve Mandanda of France saves Christian Eriksen of Denmark's effort 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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![Ngolo Kante of France tackles Thomas Delaney of Denmark]()
Ngolo Kante of France tackles Thomas Delaney of Denmark
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Ngolo Kante of France tackles Thomas Delaney of Denmark 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 Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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![France pose for a team photo]()
France pose for a team photo
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: France pose 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 Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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![Denmark pose for a team photo]()
Denmark pose for a team photo
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Denmark pose 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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![Denmark and France line]()
Denmark and France line
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Denmark and France line 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 Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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![Denmark fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere]()
Denmark fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere
26 Jun 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 Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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![France fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere]()
France fans enjoy the pre match atmosphere
26 Jun 2018
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: France 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 Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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Spanien – Russland 1:1 (3:4 i.E.)
Sonntag, 1. Juli
Man kann es ganz einfach auf den Punkt bringen: Dies war der denkwürdigste Tag der russischen Fussballgeschichte. Angefeuert von einem überaus leidenschaftlichen Publikum konnten die Gastgeber die frühe spanische Führung ausgleichen und den Weltmeister von 2010 dann in Schach halten, bis es schließlich zum Elfmeterschießen kam. Igor Akinfeev wurde zum Helden des Abends, als er zunächst den Schuss von Koke und dann auch den von Iago Aspas hielt. Der überwältigende Jubelsturm in Moskau erfasste ganz Russland.
