Best photo from every World Cup knockout match
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As the world's best players clashed in Russia with their hopes for glory on the line, the best photojournalists were on hand to capture the unbridled joy and heart-wrenching disappointment that played out on the pitch. Here are the best photos from every elimination match in Russia.
Round of 16
France 4 - 3 Argentina
Uruguay 2 - 1 Portugal
Russia 1 - 1 Spain (4-3 on penalties)
Croatia 1 - 1 Denmark (3-2 on penalties)
Brazil 2 - 0 Mexico
Belgium 3 - 2 Japan
Sweden 1 - 0 Switzerland
England 1 - 1 Colombia (4-3 on penalties)
Quarter-finals
France 2 - 0 Uruguay
Belgium 2 - 1 Brazil
England 2 - 0 Sweden
Croatia 2 - 2 Russia (4-3 on penalties)
Semi-finals
France 1 - 0 Belgium
Croatia 2 - 1 England
Final
France 4 - 2 Croatia
(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)
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