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The best photos from Matchday 7
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FIFA Official·about 12 hours ago

The best photos from Matchday 7

Edo Kayembe of Congo DR and Joao Neves of Portugal battle for the ball at Houston Stadium.

The Congo players celebrated with their famous 'Fimbu' dance after scoring their maiden FIFA World Cup™ goal. The Group K game.

Ivan Perisic leaps over Martin Baturina after the latter equalised for Croatia against England in Dallas.

Harry Kane wheels away after netting his and England's second goal in the over Croatia, a strike which took him level with Gary Lineker as the nation's .

Antoine Semenyo celebrates after Ghana's 95th-minute winner against Panama.

Elated Ghana players rejoice, while a dejected Panama player is left to rue their late to the Black Stars.

Abbosbek Fayullaev sealed his place in the history books after scoring Uzbekistan's first goal at the tournament to equalise against Colombia.

Luis Diaz is mobbed by adoring team-mates after netting the go-ahead goal against the Uzbeks, helping to secure a first World Cup victory in eight years as Colombia to .

Sources: FIFA Official

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