AS USA most read news - June 20th 2018

After an entertaining debut in Russia 2018, the opportunity for Spain to add its first victory of the tournament came today against Iran. A rebound goal by Diego Costa ended up giving the Spaniards the three points, although their collective performance still leaves much to be desired if they want to confirm their status as favorites to the title.

Almost a week after the tournament started, there is a name that dominates in Russia: Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese crack played in the second match of Portugal national team, being the author of the goal of the victory over Morocco. The Real Madrid striker led his team to 4 points in the group, by adding also his fourth goal in two games played.

With a game missing to finish the group stage of the World Cup, the first teams qualified into the round of 16 have already been determined. Uruguay defeated Saudi Arabia today thanks to the solitary goal of Luis Suarez, sealing their spot in the next round, where they await one between Portugal, Spain and Iran.

Last Sunday, Rafael Márquez played in Mexico's victory over Germany, reaching in this way, his fifth World Cup played. However, the last few months have not been easy for the Mexican, who has had to deal with legal problems that have led him to lose sponsorships and contact with various American commercial brands.

Almost surprisingly, Russia has started the World Cup played at their home with an astonishing pace. They won in the opening game against Saudi Arabia, and yesterday they won convincingly to Egypt with a score of 3 to 1, thus winning their place in the round of 16. The goals of the match were from Cheryshev, Dzyuba, Fathi and Salah.