Having to wait for about 20 years, Croatia finally repeat what their previous generation did in 1998, which taking their national football team playing in World Cup final. Zlatko Dalic's men were victorious on penalties once again, as they eliminated host nation, Russia on penalty shoot out, the second one for both sides after previously winning their last 16 round via similar situation.

Before the tournament started, not many were predicting that Russia will be making it far in World Cup 2018, but here they are already one step away from a semifinal spot and obviously two games for a potential final.

Another major surprise occurred in FIFA World Cup 2018 when one of the tournament favorites, Spain saw themselves leaving the tournament rather early after being eliminated by host nation, Russia.

Experiencing such internal hardships just days ahead of the World Cup 2018, Spain so far showed that they are still good enough to go into the last 16. However, stern test now arrives for La Furia Roja as they're facing up against host nation, Russia, which put on a quite impressive performances during their first two group matches.

South American giant, Uruguay finished top of group A after their success in defeating home side, Russia 3-0. Already securing their place in the next round, didn't stop both teams from pushing hard in search for three points.

Already securing their places in the knock out stage of FIFA World Cup 2018, host nation, Russia along with Uruguay will be playing for that table topping position and simply see out which opponents they set to face.

Uruguay confirmed their passage into the second round of FIFA World Cup 2018 following their slender 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Coming into the tie after a hard fought battle against Egypt, La Celeste seems to expecting a much easier route this time around, but they were in for a rude awakening.

World Cup 2018 host, Russia, are close to securing their place in the next round of the tournament following their excellent 3-1 win over Egypt on Tuesday. Playing with high confidence following their big win over Saudi Arabia, the home side looking really bright and sharp since kick off as they were searching for early goals.

Winning their opening game in a convincing fashion by beating Saudi Arabia 5-0, Russia are hoping that they can immediately secure their path into the knock out stage, which could happen with a win against Egypt this Tuesday.

World Cup 2018 host, Russia, started their tournament in the best possible fashion as they hammered their opponent, Saudi Arabia 5-0 in Moscow. Playing under the strong home support, Stanislav Cherchesov's team immediately try to control proceedings, putting on an aggressive attacking display straight from kick off.

Playing in front of their home crowd, World Cup 2018 host, Russia will be starting their adventure in the tournament in an intriguing tie against Asian representative, Saudi Arabia.

World Cup 2018 is set to start on June 14 with home team, Russia facing up Saudi Arabia in the opening fixture and both teams are gunning for maximum points, especially the host as they want to entertain their crowd.