This archive report was first published on 28 July 2019.
On July 15th, 2018, the FIFA World Cup witnessed two intense semifinal matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. France defeated Belgium 1-0, while Croatia came back to beat England 2-1 in extra time.
The first match between France and Belgium was a defensive game, with France's Samuel Umiti scoring the winning goal in the 51st minute. France's aggressive attacking style was met with Belgium's physical play, resulting in 16 fouls committed by Belgium and only 6 by France.
The second match between England and Croatia was a thrilling comeback story. England took an early lead, but Croatia's Ivan Perišić tied the game in the 68th minute. The match went into extra time, where Croatia's Mario Mandžukić scored the winning goal in the 109th minute.
The stage is now set for the World Cup finals, with France and Croatia facing off on Sunday, July 15th at 11 AM EST. Both teams have shown incredible resilience and determination, and fans are eagerly anticipating the final match.
