The best images from the international break
There were plenty of goals, a little bit of VAR controversy and a few records to be had during the World Cup war-ups. AS gathers some of the finest shots.
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Russia 1-3 France
Kylian Mbappé bagged his first brace for France against Russia while Paul Pogba added a goal and an assist as Didier Deschamps' side warmed up against the hosts in style. Krasnodar striker Fyodor Smolov replied for Russia.
Foto: ANTON VAGANOV / REUTERS
Russia 1-3 France
Kylian Mbappé bagged his first brace for France against Russia while Paul Pogba added a goal and an assist as Didier Deschamps' side warmed up against the hosts in style. Krasnodar striker Fyodor Smolov replied for Russia.
Foto: FRANCK FIFE / AFP
Russia 1-3 France
Kylian Mbappé bagged his first brace for France against Russia while Paul Pogba added a goal and an assist as Didier Deschamps' side warmed up against the hosts in style. Krasnodar striker Fyodor Smolov replied for Russia.
Foto: OLGA MALTSEVA / AFP
Russia 1-3 France
Kylian Mbappé bagged his first brace for France against Russia while Paul Pogba added a goal and an assist as Didier Deschamps' side warmed up against the hosts in style. Krasnodar striker Fyodor Smolov replied for Russia.
Foto: GRIGORY DUKOR / REUTERS
Germany 0-1 Brazil
Five-times World Cup winners Brazil exacted a little revenge on 2014 champions Germany in Berlin, Gabriel Jesús handing Tite's side a 1-0 win over the current holders.
Foto: ROBERT MICHAEL / AFP
Germany 0-1 Brazil
Five-times World Cup winners Brazil exacted a little revenge on 2014 champions Germany in Berlin, Gabriel Jesús handing Tite's side a 1-0 win over the current holders.
Foto: ROBERT MICHAEL / AFP
Germany 0-1 Brazil
Five-times World Cup winners Brazil exacted a little revenge on 2014 champions Germany in Berlin, Gabriel Jesús handing Tite's side a 1-0 win over the current holders.
Foto: PATRIK STOLLARZ / AFP
England 1-1 Italy
Jamie Vardy opened the scoring for England at Wembley before Lorenzo Insigne equalised from the spot after VAR intervened to award a penalty against debutant James Tarkowski.
Foto: Claudio Villa / Getty Images
England 1-1 Italy
Jamie Vardy opened the scoring for England at Wembley before Lorenzo Insigne equalised from the spot after VAR intervened to award a penalty against debutant James Tarkowski.
Foto: Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
England 1-1 Italy
Jamie Vardy opened the scoring for England at Wembley before Lorenzo Insigne equalised from the spot after VAR intervened to award a penalty against debutant James Tarkowski.
Foto: GLYN KIRK / AFP
Colombia 0-0 Australia
José Néstor Pekerman's Colombia side missed a penalty in their friendly against the Socceroos, which ended goalless.
Foto: Julian Finney / Getty Images
Colombia 0-0 Australia
James Rodriguez of Colombia looks on during the International friendly between Australia and Colombia at Craven Cottage.
Foto: Julian Finney / Getty Images
Colombia 0-0 Australia
José Néstor Pekerman's Colombia side missed a penalty in their friendly against the Socceroos, which ended goalless.
Foto: Julian Finney / Getty Images
Tunisia 1-0 Costa Rica
Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas was unable to prevent his side from falling 1-0 against Tunisia, with Rennes midfielder Wahbi Khazri scoring the only goal of the game on 36 minutes.
Foto: ERIC GAILLARD / REUTERS
Tunisia 1-0 Costa Rica
Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas was unable to prevent his side from falling 1-0 against Tunisia, with Rennes midfielder Wahbi Khazri scoring the only goal of the game on 36 minutes.
Foto: VALERY HACHE / AFP
Tunisia 1-0 Costa Rica
Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas was unable to prevent his side from falling 1-0 against Tunisia, with Rennes midfielder Wahbi Khazri scoring the only goal of the game on 36 minutes.
Foto: ERIC GAILLARD / REUTERS
Mexico 0-1 Croatia
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic handed his side a 1-0 victory over Mexico, with Javier Hernández unable to add to his 49 goals on his 100th appearance.
Foto: Richard Rodriguez / AFP
Mexico 0-1 Croatia
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic handed his side a 1-0 victory over Mexico, with Javier Hernández unable to add to his 49 goals on his 100th appearance.
Foto: Richard Rodriguez / AFP
USA 1-0 Paraguay
The USA beat Paraguay by a single goal, scored from the spot by Hamburg striker Bobby Wood.
Foto: GRANT HALVERSON / AFP
USA 1-0 Paraguay
The USA beat Paraguay by a single goal, scored from the spot by Hamburg striker Bobby Wood.
Foto: GRANT HALVERSON / AFP
Montenegro 2-2 Turkey
Montenegro recovered from a two-goal deficit against Turkey, who found the net through Under and Yokuşlu before Ivanic and Mugoša levelled the affair.
Foto: STEVO VASILJEVIC / REUTERS
Montenegro 2-2 Turkey
Montenegro recovered from a two-goal deficit against Turkey, who found the net through Under and Yokuşlu before Ivanic and Mugoša levelled the affair.
Foto: STEVO VASILJEVIC / REUTERS
Romania 1-0 Sweden
Mouscron midfielder Dorin Rotariu scored the only goal of the game in the 57th minute to hand Romania victory in the Arena Națională.
Foto: INQUAM PHOTOS / REUTERS
Romania 1-0 Sweden
Mouscron midfielder Dorin Rotariu scored the only goal of the game in the 57th minute to hand Romania victory in the Arena Națională.
Foto: INQUAM PHOTOS / REUTERS
Belgium 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Belgium thumped Saudi Arabia with Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku finding the net twice. Michy Batshuayi and Kevin De Bruyne scored late on to complete the rout.
Foto: FRANCOIS LENOIR / REUTERS
