The moments that turned England’s World Cup around
The moments that turned England’s World Cup around
England’s journey in the 2018 FIFA World Cup was filled with ups and downs, but there were key moments that turned their fortunes around and led to their success in the tournament.
One such moment was the last-minute goal by Harry Kane in the group stage match against Tunisia. This goal not only secured a crucial win for England but also boosted the team’s morale.
Another turning point was the penalty shootout victory against Colombia in the Round of 16. The team showed great resilience and character to overcome their penalty shootout curse and advance to the quarter-finals.
The standout moment that propelled England to the semi-finals was their dominant 2-0 victory over Sweden. Goals from Dele Alli and Harry Maguire secured England’s place in the last four of the tournament.
However, the most memorable moment of England’s World Cup campaign was their heartbreaking defeat in the semi-finals against Croatia. Despite the loss, the team’s performance throughout the tournament had won the hearts of fans and restored faith in English football.
Overall, it was a rollercoaster journey for England in the World Cup, but these moments highlighted the team’s resilience, determination, and newfound success on the international stage.