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Thousands gathered in a central Buenos Aires square to watch Argentina sneak into the knockout stage of the World Cup. When Marcos Rojo scored the winning goal against Nigeria in the 86th minute, the relief among the gathered fans was palpable and the gathering transformed into an explosive celebration ‘I knew God was with us,’ says Lionel Messi
The presenters and pundits on the TyC Sports channel in Argentina marked the 3-0 defeat of their country's World Cup side to Croatia by holding a moment's silence. It is the first time the Latin American side have failed to win either of their opening two matches at a World Cup for 44 years ‘Knights of anguish’ – Argentinian media react to World Cup humbling
Supporters in Argentina's capital city react to their team's 3–0 defeat to Croatia at the World Cup. One fan told reporters: 'I came here hoping for a draw ... I don't know what to tell my son'. The loss is Argentina’s heaviest in the group stage of a World Cup since losing 6-1 to Czechoslovakia in 1958 ‘Knights of anguish’ – Argentinian media react to World Cup humbling
Watch the moment England fans in Moscow saw captain Harry Kane score the late winner against Tunisia Kane double delivers England win in World Cup opener View the video at https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2018/jun/18/world-cup-fan-zone-reaction-to-harry-kanes-england-winner-against-tunisia-video
Mexicans jumping in jubilation after their win over World Cup defending champions Germany shook the ground hard enough to set off earthquake detectors. The Institute of Geological and Atmospheric Investigations said highly sensitive sensors registered tremors at two sites in Mexico City, seven seconds after the game’s 35th minute, when Hirving Lozano scored. It called the tremors an 'artificial' quake. View the video at https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2018/jun/18/the-world-cup-goal-that-shook-mexico-win-over-germany-triggers-seismic-event-video
Australia fans said they were proud of their team after a narrow defeat by France in their opening match of Russia 2018. VAR served only to deliver more contention as technology played a decisive role in France's 2-1 win over the Socceroos Paul Pogba scores with technology’s help to defeat Australia Will video assistant refereeing improve football? - video View the video at https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2018/jun/16/australia-fans-proud-despite-france-defeat-as-var-comes-into-play-video
Iceland football fans practise their synchronised thunderclap, brought to the world's attention during Euro 2016, ahead of their World Cup fixture against Argentina. The tiny island nation will take on the South Americans in Moscow on Saturday afternoon after qualifying for their first World Cup
Manolo Gabbiadini’s second-half goal gave Southampton a vital 1-0 win over Swansea to leave them on the verge of Premier League safety, while Swansea slipped close to relegation. Mark Hughes declared himself 'delighted' at the result and the response of his players who could only draw 1-1 with Everton in their last outing. Saints now sit 16th in the table, three points off the relegation zone but host champions Manchester City on the final day of the season