The best photo from every match of the 2018 World Cup

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The best photo from every match of the 2018 World Cup

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The 2018 World Cup is in full swing, with thrilling finishes and heartbreaking defeats producing some amazing images courtesy of photographers covering the tournament.

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The 2018 World Cup has already provided football fans with unbelievable finishes and dramatic results.

Whether it's an emotional entrance, a heart-stopping finish, or the elation of a goal just scored, each match of the tournament so far has had something special worth capturing.

Below we've collected one photo from every match of the World Cup thus far so you can relive the magic of the biggest sporting event on the planet.

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Denis Cheryshev celebrates after scoring to extend Russia's lead over Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the tournament.

Denis Cheryshev celebrates after scoring to extend Russia's lead over Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the tournament.

Fans watch from the temporary stands built to extend Yekaterinburg Arena as Uruguay and Egypt play.

Fans watch from the temporary stands built to extend Yekaterinburg Arena as Uruguay and Egypt play.

Read more: A Russian stadium had to add enormous bleachers for the World Cup — and it looks frightening

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Iran celebrates as Morocco's Aziz Bouhaddouz falls to the ground after heading in a heartbreaking own goal in stoppage time that cost his team the match.

Iran celebrates as Morocco's Aziz Bouhaddouz falls to the ground after heading in a heartbreaking own goal in stoppage time that cost his team the match.

Read more: Moroccan player heads the ball into his own net in stoppage time, giving his team a heartbreaking loss to Iran

Cristiano Ronaldo slides towards the crowd after completing his hat trick to steal a draw against Spain.

Cristiano Ronaldo slides towards the crowd after completing his hat trick to steal a draw against Spain.

Read more: Cristiano Ronaldo nets hat trick with brilliant free kick in closing minutes to steal a draw against Spain

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Olivier Giroud lifts teammate Paul Pogba up in the air after the latter scored the go-ahead to give France a 2-1 victory over Australia.

Olivier Giroud lifts teammate Paul Pogba up in the air after the latter scored the go-ahead to give France a 2-1 victory over Australia.

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson stops a penalty kick from Lionel Messi to save a draw against Argentina.

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson stops a penalty kick from Lionel Messi to save a draw against Argentina.

Read more: Iceland continues its astounding run with draw against Argentina after Lionel Messi misses crucial penalty kick

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Luis Advincula of Peru belts his country's national anthem ahead of a match against Denmark.

Luis Advincula of Peru belts his country's national anthem ahead of a match against Denmark.

Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic pleads for his teammates to get into position during match against Nigeria.

Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic pleads for his teammates to get into position during match against Nigeria.
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Marco Ureña of Costa Rica slides in to steal possession from Serbia's Duan Tadi.

Marco Ureña of Costa Rica slides in to steal possession from Serbia's Duan Tadi.

Hugo Ayala and Rafael Marquez embrace after Mexico's shocking 1-0 upset over reigning World Cup champions Germany.

Hugo Ayala and Rafael Marquez embrace after Mexico's shocking 1-0 upset over reigning World Cup champions Germany.

Read more: Mexico's shocking upset win over Germany puts them in position to break a curse that has haunted them for 32 years

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Neymar lies on the ground after getting fouled yet again in Brazil's opening match against Switzerland.

Neymar lies on the ground after getting fouled yet again in Brazil's opening match against Switzerland.

Read more: Brazil's talisman striker was fouled more times than any World Cup player in 20 years in their first match

Swedish fans cheer their team on to a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Swedish fans cheer their team on to a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Read more: A Russian city reportedly ran out of beer due to Swedish fans celebrating their first World Cup win in 12 years

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Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring to give Belgium a dominant 3-0 lead over Panama.

Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring to give Belgium a dominant 3-0 lead over Panama.

English captain Harry Kane holds out his jersey with pride after sending a stoppage-time header into the back of the net to salvage a 2-1 win over Tunisia.

English captain Harry Kane holds out his jersey with pride after sending a stoppage-time header into the back of the net to salvage a 2-1 win over Tunisia.

Read more: Harry Kane saves England from disaster with stoppage-time header to beat Tunisia

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James Rodriguez argues with the official over a call that didn't go his way as Colombia falls 2-1 to Japan.

James Rodriguez argues with the official over a call that didn't go his way as Colombia falls 2-1 to Japan.

Senegal's Mbaye Niang dances alongside his teammates after scoring go-ahead goal to beat Poland.

Senegal's Mbaye Niang dances alongside his teammates after scoring go-ahead goal to beat Poland.

Read more: Senegal scored one of the most controversial goals of the World Cup when a player ran back onto a wide-open field after an injury

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Egypt's Mohamed Salah looks on in preparation for his team's must-win match against Russia.

Egypt's Mohamed Salah looks on in preparation for his team's must-win match against Russia.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal shows off his new goatee while on the pitch against Morocco.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal shows off his new goatee while on the pitch against Morocco.

Read more: Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be growing out his goatee to troll his biggest rival at the World Cup

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Luis Suarez pumps his fist in the air after giving Uruguay a 1-0 lead over Saudi Arabia.

Luis Suarez pumps his fist in the air after giving Uruguay a 1-0 lead over Saudi Arabia.

Sardar Azmoun of Iran looks on in disbelief as the referee disallows a goal that would have tied the match after video review.

Sardar Azmoun of Iran looks on in disbelief as the referee disallows a goal that would have tied the match after video review.
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