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12/13/2025

World Cup 2018: Ronaldo, Lozano & best team of matchday one

By n8rngtd.top

As we enter the second games of the group stage, Goal has created their best XI from each nation's opening match of the World Cup

  • Hannes Halldorsson | GK | Iceland

    Iceland's goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson saved Lionel Messi's second-half penalty during their first group game of the World Cup, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Argentina.. 

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  • Kieran Trippier | RB | England

    England right-back Kieran Trippier created six chances for England to score in the 2-1 win over Tunisia, including taking the corner that resulted in Harry Kane's stoppage time goal. 

  • Jose Gimenez | CB | Uruguay

    Uruguay centre-back Jose Gimenez scored the 89th-minute winner in their game against Egypt, earning the two-time champions three points and second place in their group after their first game.

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  • Andreas Granqvist | CB | Sweden

    Andreas Granqvist scored a penalty after a VAR review in the Sweden vs South Korea game. It was the only goal of the game and gave the Scandinavians a 1-0 win.

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