The World Cup produced hundreds of great moments, and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle.
Tournament goal
In a round of 32 match played in Miami Gardens, Florida on July 3, Sidney López Cabral surprised defending champion Argentina by scoring the equalizer in overtime. The Blue Sharks, who entered the tournament in 67th place, were leading 2-1 in the 103rd minute when Cabral converted a long pass from Yannick Semedo near the left side with his left foot. Playing the ball with his right foot, the 23-year-old, who plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor, evaded Alexis Mac Allister and curled a shot from just inside the penalty area past goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and into the top corner of the far post for his fourth goal in 14 international games. Argentina wins with own goal.
tournament upset
defeated in consecutive group stages Following that 4th World Cup win in 2014Germany clinched the group championship with the victory. Curacao and Ivory Coast in front Lost in the final match of the first round against Ecuador. Paraguay, playing in the World Cup for the first time since 2010, started the tournament with a strong result, starting the tournament in 41st place and advancing as the third-place team. Lost to America 4-1, 1-0 victory over Türkiye and, 0-0 draw against Australia. In the Round of 32 match played on June 29 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Julio Enciso put Paraguay ahead in the 42nd minute, but Kai Havertz equalized 12 minutes later. Germany, who started 10th in the World Cup standings, appeared to have taken the lead in the 102nd minute when Jonathan Tarr headed in a corner kick, but a video review ruled the goal was disallowed after Waldemar Anton committed a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gil. Germany won all four penalty shootouts in the last World Cup, winning with 17 of 18 successful kicks (including 15 in a row). Havertz’s first kick attempt was saved by Gil, and Germany’s fourth kick was deflected away by Nick Waltemade. Tarr sent Germany’s sixth kick over the crossbar as Jose Canale beat Manuel Neuer. After a 1-1 draw, Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties. only Losing to France 0-1 In the round of 16.
breakout player
19-year-old Barcelona defender Pau Kubalsi played the full game in every game as Spain won their second title and first since 2010. He completed 668 passes out of 690 attempts with a success rate of 96.8%, making him second in the tournament among players with 400 or more attempts behind Norway’s Sander Berge with 96.9%. Kvarsi’s total was second only to teammate Rodri’s 747. Kvarsi’s 750 minutes played equaled team-mates Marc Cucurella and Mac Allister for the most minutes by an outfielder in the competition. At 19 years and 178 days old, he became the seventh youngest player to win the World Cup after Pele (17 wins, 249 losses), Ronaldo (17 wins, 298 losses), Giuseppe Bergomi (18 wins, 174 losses), teammates Lamine Yamal and Coutinho (both 19 wins, 6 losses), and Marco Antonio (19 wins, 135 losses).
Save tournament
Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vosinha took Lionel Messi’s quick free kick in the 73rd minute, dove to his left and headed it into the top corner, keeping the score at 1-1.
tournament fiasco
Matt Freeze was barking. The United States lost to Belgium 4-1 in the round of 16. It will be repeated for a long time among goalie lowlights. Brandon Mechere played a long ball from deep in his own half, Charles de Ketelaer jumped over USA defender Chris Richards, and Freeze came off his line and chested the ball on two hops about five yards outside the penalty area. The 27-year-old, who became the nation’s No. 1 goalkeeper last year, hesitated and tried to pass the ball to his left, trying to clear it with his left foot, but the ball hit De Quetelaele’s foot and veered off course, heading toward midfield. Defender Tim Ream unsuccessfully tried to block the ball, but Hans Vanaken scored from about 30 yards.
worst foul
Qatar national team midfielder Asim Madibo fractures Canadian national team midfielder’s left tibia and fibula. Ismael Kone He was tackled from behind in the 51st minute of a group stage game in Vancouver, British Columbia on June 18. Madibo received a red card and a five-match suspension. Kone underwent surgery and Madibo visited him in the hospital.
tournament fan base
Norwegian fans captivated other spectators and television viewers with this performance. viking law wWhile chanting “Law!” He imitated rowers at the stadium and in the bleachers above the TKTS ticket booth at the Broadway theater in New York’s Times Square. Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland led the on-field celebrations after the victory. The Scottish tartan army also left unforgettable memories. Boston’s beer supply is running dry You can also go to baseball games at Fenway Park and Miami.
best pictures
Raul Jimenez scores Mexico’s second goal in The tournament opened on June 11th with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.. The images taken by Associated Press photographer Natasha Pisarenko captured the player’s joy after scoring with a header, six years after his career was in jeopardy. fractured his skull While playing for Wolverhampton, he had a clash of heads with Arsenal’s David Luiz.
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