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The 2018 FIFA World Cup was held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018, featuring 64 matches played across 12 venues in 11 host cities. The tournament began with the group stage, where 32 teams were divided into eight groups of four. Each team played three matches in the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage included the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. Notable matches included France\“s 4-3 victory over Argentina in the Round of 16, Belgium\“s dramatic 3-2 comeback against Japan, and Croatia\“s extra-time win over England in the semi-finals. The final match took place on July 15, 2018, at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, where France defeated Croatia 4-2 to claim their second World Cup title.
Key highlights of the tournament included 169 goals scored, the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee （VAR） system, and outstanding individual performances such as Luka Modrić winning the Golden Ball and Harry Kane earning the Golden Boot with six goals. |
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