World Cup 2018: Schedule and results

Updated 2019 GMT (0419 HKT) June 17, 2018

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Did it cross the line? With the scores between England and West Germany level at 2-2 in the 1966 World Cup final, striker Geoff Hurst's shot hit the crossbar and deflected downwards. At first a goal wasn't given, but then allowed after consultation between the referee and linesman. The game ended 4-2, securing England's first and only World Cup victory.

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Geoff Hurst, 1966 – Did it cross the line? With the scores between England and West Germany level at 2-2 in the 1966 World Cup final, striker Geoff Hurst's shot hit the crossbar and deflected downwards. At first a goal wasn't given, but then allowed after consultation between the referee and linesman. The game ended 4-2, securing England's first and only World Cup victory.

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Brazil's 100th World Cup goal, celebrated wildly by Pele, who jumped into the air with joy as his side took the lead in the final against Italy. The game ended 4-1 to Brazil -- their third World Cup victory.

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Pele, 1970 – Brazil's 100th World Cup goal, celebrated wildly by Pele, who jumped into the air with joy as his side took the lead in the final against Italy. The game ended 4-1 to Brazil -- their third World Cup victory.

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Dutch great Johan Cruyff scored three goals in the 1974 World Cup, twice against Argentina in the second round and then against Brazil in a 2-0 win that sent Holland through to the final.

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An ugly moment. German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher clattered into France's Patrick Battiston, who was through on goal, knocking him unconscious at the 1982 semifinal in Spain. Schumacher was unmoved as his opponent was stretchered off the field.

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Harald Schumacher, 1982 – An ugly moment. German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher clattered into France's Patrick Battiston, who was through on goal, knocking him unconscious at the 1982 semifinal in Spain. Schumacher was unmoved as his opponent was stretchered off the field.

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"The Hand of God" needs little introduction. England vs. Argentina, the quarterfinal of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. A mis-hit clearance was heading into the hands of goalkeeper Peter Shilton, before a leaping Diego Maradona intercepted it with his hand, punching the ball into the net. The game ended 2-1, with Argentina going on to win the World Cup.

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Diego Maradona, 1986 – "The Hand of God" needs little introduction. England vs. Argentina, the quarterfinal of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. A mis-hit clearance was heading into the hands of goalkeeper Peter Shilton, before a leaping Diego Maradona intercepted it with his hand, punching the ball into the net. The game ended 2-1, with Argentina going on to win the World Cup.

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One of the greatest ever World Cup celebrations. Roger Milla turned on the style at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, which saw his Cameroon team reach the quarterfinals -- the furthest an Africa team has ever gone in the competition.

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Roger Milla, 1990 – One of the greatest ever World Cup celebrations. Roger Milla turned on the style at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, which saw his Cameroon team reach the quarterfinals -- the furthest an Africa team has ever gone in the competition.

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An own-goal by Colombia's Andres Escobar had tragic consequences. Less than a week after seeing his team eliminated from the competition due to his error, Escobar was shot dead on the streets of Medellin, a murder linked to drug lords who lost huge amounts of money on the result.

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Andres Escobar, 1994 – An own-goal by Colombia's Andres Escobar had tragic consequences. Less than a week after seeing his team eliminated from the competition due to his error, Escobar was shot dead on the streets of Medellin, a murder linked to drug lords who lost huge amounts of money on the result.

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A Dutch master at work ... Dennis Bergkamp stops Frank de Boer's pass dead, transferring the ball to his left foot as he twists past Argentina's Roberto Ayala. His third touch, again with his right boot, flicks it past Carlos Roa, the keeper. Three perfect touches to take the ball from a speculative punt upfield to what remains one of the ultimate moments of skill ever displayed in a World Cup.

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A rush of blood to the head. With the 2006 World Cup final moving into extra-time, goalscorer Marco Materazzi muttered a few words to France legend Zinedine Zidane, who returned with a headbutt to the Italian's chest. In his last ever professional match, Zidane was red carded and Italy went on to win on penalties.

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2006, Zinedine Zidane – A rush of blood to the head. With the 2006 World Cup final moving into extra-time, goalscorer Marco Materazzi muttered a few words to France legend Zinedine Zidane, who returned with a headbutt to the Italian's chest. In his last ever professional match, Zidane was red carded and Italy went on to win on penalties.

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Another South American -- this time Uruguayan Luis Suarez -- another handball. This one, however, was less subtle. Suarez's hands prevented Ghana from bagging a winner in extra-time. He saw red, and Asamoah Gyan's whacked the resulting penalty against the bar. Uruguay went on to win on penalties.

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Luis Suarez, 2010 – Another South American -- this time Uruguayan Luis Suarez -- another handball. This one, however, was less subtle. Suarez's hands prevented Ghana from bagging a winner in extra-time. He saw red, and Asamoah Gyan's whacked the resulting penalty against the bar. Uruguay went on to win on penalties.

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One of the biggest humiliations the World Cup has ever seen. Brazil has struggled for form throughout the tournament, which was being played on home soil for the first time in 64 years, and met an impressive German side in the semifinals. But few could have predicted what was to follow: a 7-1 demolition by the visitors, who went on to lift the World Cup trophy.

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Brazil vs. Germany, 2014 – One of the biggest humiliations the World Cup has ever seen. Brazil has struggled for form throughout the tournament, which was being played on home soil for the first time in 64 years, and met an impressive German side in the semifinals. But few could have predicted what was to follow: a 7-1 demolition by the visitors, who went on to lift the World Cup trophy.

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(CNN)With so many teams, fixtures, groups and timings you would be forgiven to lose track of your favorite team's schedule. Fortunately, this handy guide will tell you all you need to know for the pending matches and results. Remember to keep checking back for updates.

Schedule of matches (Kickoff times BST)

Thursday June 14
Group A: Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia

Friday June 15
Group A: Egypt 0-1 Uruguay
Group B: Morocco 0-1 Iran
Group B: Portugal 3-3 Spain

Saturday June 16
Group C: France 2-1 Australia
Group D: Argentina 1-1 Iceland
Group C: Peru 0-1 Denmark
Group D: Croatia 2-0 Nigeria

Sunday June 17
Group E: Costa Rica 0-1 Serbia
Group F: Germany 0-1 Mexico
Group E: Brazil 1-1 Switzerland

Monday June 18
13:00 - Group F: Sweden vs. South Korea
16:00 - Group G: Belgium vs. Panama
19:00 - Group G: Tunisia vs. England

Tuesday June 19
13:00 - Group H: Colombia vs. Japan
16:00 - Group H: Poland vs. Senegal
19:00 - Group A: Russia vs. Egypt

Wednesday June 20
13:00 - Group B: Portugal vs. Morocco
16:00 - Group A: Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia
19:00 - Group B: Iran vs. Spain

Thursday June 21
13:00 - Group C: Denmark vs. Australia
16:00 - Group C: France vs. Peru
19:00 - Group D: Argentina vs. Croatia

Friday June 22
13:00 - Group E: Brazil vs. Costa Rica
16:00 - Group D: Nigeria vs. Iceland
19:00 - Group E: Serbia vs. Switzerland

Saturday June 23
13:00 - Group G: Belgium vs. Tunisia
16:00 - Group F: South Korea vs. Mexico
19:00 - Group F: Germany vs. Sweden

Sunday June 24
13:00 - Group G: England vs. Panama
16:00 - Group H: Japan vs. Senegal
19:00 - Group H: Poland vs. Colombia

Monday June 25
15:00 - Group A: Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt
15:00 - Group A: Uruguay vs. Russia
19:00 - Group B: Iran vs. Portugal
19:00 - Group B: Spain vs. Morocco

Tuesday June 26
15:00 - Group C: Australia vs. Peru
15:00 - Group C: Denmark vs. France
19:00 - Group D: Iceland vs. Croatia
19:00 - Group D: Nigeria vs. Argentina

Wednesday June 27
15:00 - Group F: South Korea vs. Germany
15:00 - Group F: Mexico vs. Sweden
19:00 - Group E: Serbia vs. Brazil
19:00 - Group E: Switzerland vs. Costa Rica

Thursday June 28
15:00 - Group H: Japan vs. Poland
15:00 - Group H: Senegal vs. Colombia
19:00 - Group G: England vs. Belgium
19:00 - Group G: Panama vs. Tunisia

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