Decisive Shootout Save Against Spain
Akinfeev saves Iago Aspas's penalty with his foot as Russia eliminates Spain in the 2018 World Cup round of sixteen.
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2018 in Russia
Explore 12 historical events and records for Russia in 2018.
Historical records for Russia in 2018
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Experienced Right Side World Cup Starter
Samedov supplies crosses and work rate from Russia's right side as the host nation reaches the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals.
Extra-Time Equaliser Against Croatia
Fernandes heads an equaliser deep into extra time against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final, though Russia loses the ensuing penalty shootout.
First Goal of Russia World Cup
Gazinsky heads the opening goal of the 2018 World Cup against Saudi Arabia, starting the hosts' unexpected journey to the quarter-finals.
Home World Cup Knockout Defender
Kudryashov features in Russia's defensive rotation at the home World Cup, helping the side advance beyond Spain before its exit against Croatia.
Opening Match Forward Selection
Smolov starts Russia's opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia before the team establishes its lead and ultimately wins 5-0.
Penalty Equaliser Against Spain
Dzyuba converts a penalty against Spain in the World Cup round of sixteen, helping Russia force a shootout and advance to the quarter-finals.
Two Goals in World Cup Opening Match
Cheryshev scores twice after coming off the bench as hosts Russia overwhelm Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening game of the 2018 World Cup.
World Cup Last Eight at Age Thirty Eight
Ignashevich plays through Russia's home World Cup campaign as an experienced central defender, helping the team reach the quarter-finals before retiring internationally.
World Cup Midfield Ball Winning
Zobnin provides defensive running and midfield support during Russia's 2018 World Cup run, which ends with a quarter-final shootout loss to Croatia.
World Cup Opener Free Kick
Golovin scores from a stoppage-time free kick in Russia's 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, having already supplied attacking opportunities throughout the match.
World Cup Quarter Final Midfield Presence
Kuzyaev contributes energy in central midfield during Russia's home World Cup campaign, which reaches the quarter-finals after a surprise victory over Spain.
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