FIFA World Cup 2018 knockouts: As heroes Messi and Ronaldo fall, France and Uruguay move on
The two most recognizable names in world football, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup on Saturday. But the first day of knockout matches still had plenty of star power.
The two most recognizable names in world football, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup on Saturday. This could have been the last time at the World Cup for both the 33-year-old Ronaldo of Portugal and the 31-year-old Messi of Argentina, and neither got close to a title. But, the first day of knockout matches still had plenty of star power. Here are some of the best moments of the day in pictures. (Photo | AP)
France's Antoine Griezmann, left, and Argentina's Javier Mascherano challenge for the ball during the round of 16 match between France and Argentina, at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia. (Photo | AP)
France's Antoine Griezmann takes a free kick during the FIFA World Cup 2018 round of 16 match between France and Argentina. (Photo | AP)
France's Antoine Griezmann scores his side's opening goal on a penalty. (Photo | AP)
France's Blaise Matuidi, right, challenges for the ball with Argentina's Lionel Messi. (Photo | AP)
Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring his side's first goal. (Photo | AP)
France's Kylian Mbappe, left, is fouled by Argentina's Marcos Rojo, drawing a penalty. (Photo | AP)
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's third goal. (Photo | AP)
Argentina's Lionel Messi kneels on the pitch, as France's lightning teenager Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to knock Argentina out of FIFA World Cup 2018. (Photo | AP)
Portugal's Raphael Guerreiro, right, challenges for the ball Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez, left, during the round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia. (Photo | AP)
Uruguay's Edinson Cavani scores his side's opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2018 round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal. (Photo | AP)
Uruguay's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. (Photo | AP)
Portugal's Raphael Guerreiro and Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez, top, challenge for the ball. (Photo | AP)
In the spirit of sportsmanship, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo helps injured Uruguay's Edinson Cavani walking out during the round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal. (Photo | AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts disappointed, as Uruguay's silky veteran Edinson Cavani's two goals knocked Portugal out of FIFA World Cup 2018. Uruguay and France will now face each other in the quarterfinals. (Photo | AP)
