FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals: France, Belgium put end to Latin dreams in Russia
The first set of matches during FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals witnessed some unexpected results as Uruguay and Brazil are out of the world cup race.
France's Raphael Varane(right) is challenged by Uruguay's Cristhian Stuani during the quarterfinal match between Uruguay and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. | AP
France's Paul Pogba (center) clashes with Uruguay's Luis Suarez (left) and Lucas Torreira during the quarterfinal match between Uruguay and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. | AP
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (front left) and Uruguay's Cristhian Stuani (front right) challenge for the ball during the quarterfinal match between Uruguay and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. | AP
France's Benjamin Pavard (top) and Uruguay's Cristian Rodriguez challenge for the ball during the quarterfinal match between Uruguay and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. | AP
France players and supporters celebrate after the quarterfinal match between Uruguay and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. | AP
Uruguay's Edinson Cavani embraces teammate Luis Suarez(left) at the end of the quarterfinal match between Uruguay and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. | AP
Brazil's Neymar takes a fall while battling Belgium's Axel Witsel (center) and Thomas Meunier (right) during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. | AP
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson (center) fails to stop Belgium's first goal during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. | AP
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne (center) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. | AP
Brazil's Neymar holds his shinbone during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. | AP
Belgium's Axel Witsel (centre) celebrates after the final whistle as Belgium defeat Brazil in their quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia, Friday. | AP
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saves from Brazil's Neymar during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. | AP
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after the final whistle as Belgium defeat Brazil in their quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. | AP
Brazil's Neymar reacts as Belgium players celebrate after Brazil is knocked out by Belgium following their quarterfinal match at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. | AP
