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5 greatest games from the World Cup

This World Cup will go down in history as one of the most exciting World Cups in history. Filled with goals and legendary moments, these five games stood out from the crowd and kept us on the edge of our seats. These games were all filled with passion and a unpredictable spirit that kept us wanting for more.

Japan vs Belgium (3-2)

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In reality, I was fully planning on missing this game. I didn't really expect much excitement from this match at all. But I was fortunately WRONG. This game was a classic, the Samurai held their ground against Belgium. Their tactics and structure kept Belgium off the ball for most of the game. Japan passed the ball and built up play, and went on a two-goal blitz in four minutes. Once Japan went up 2-0 in the 52nd minute, it seemed almost impossible for them to come back from the deficit. Until Belgium went scored two goals of their own in five minutes. This incredible Belgium comeback ended in a 94th minute goal, a beautiful counter-attack that left the Japanese stunned.

Belgium vs Brazil (2-1)

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After Belgium's nail-biting win against Japan, they faced Brazil next. This game was a thrilling back and forth encounter until the 27th minute, when a unfortunate own goal by Brazil doomed their chances for the next round. From there on out, Brazil held possession and controlled the match, until Belgium found another opportunity to counter-attack once more, doubling their lead in the 31st minute. Brazil attacked the rest of the match and cut the lead, but Coutois' heroics saved Belgium countless times.

France vs Croatia (4-2)

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It was pretty hard to keep the Final out of my list, but it is deserving to be there. France's 4-2 win against Croatia was the most goals scored in the Final since 1966. It was an exciting game watching both teams play for 90 minutes, with Croatia dominating the match and France holding back and playing the counter attack. The game was filled with highlights, especially in the second half as France began to open up more. Pogba and Mbappe scored impressive goals, Griezmann perfectly placed his penalty, and Perisic left the world shaking after his incredible goal. France came out as Champions for the second time in their history and Croatia went home as a respected runner-up.

Spain vs Portugal (3-3)

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I already wrote an article about this game, so just read it here.

France vs Argentina (4-3)

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This game was easily the most entertaining, excited, incredible, and wonderful game this World Cup.  It was a football masterpiece in all aspects. Goals, highlights, mistakes, questionable referee choices, the joy of triumph and the agony of defeat. These two countries played their hearts out for the entirety of the match, Argentina never gave up hope until the final whistle, and France attempted to hold off Messi and the Argentinian attack. Mbappe proved himself on the greatest stage, Pavard left us stunned with a BEAUTY golazo, Di Maria brought life into Argentina's chest, and a final nail-biting sequence almost tied the game in the final seconds.

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