Best photo from every World Cup knockout match

As the world's best players clashed in Russia with their hopes for glory on the line, the best photojournalists were on hand to capture the unbridled joy and heart-wrenching disappointment that played out on the pitch. Here are the best photos from every elimination match in Russia.

Round of 16

France 4 - 3 Argentina

Uruguay 2 - 1 Portugal

Russia 1 - 1 Spain (4-3 on penalties)

Croatia 1 - 1 Denmark (3-2 on penalties)

Brazil 2 - 0 Mexico

Belgium 3 - 2 Japan

Sweden 1 - 0 Switzerland

England 1 - 1 Colombia (4-3 on penalties)

Quarter-finals

France 2 - 0 Uruguay

Belgium 2 - 1 Brazil

England 2 - 0 Sweden

Croatia 2 - 2 Russia (4-3 on penalties)

Semi-finals

France 1 - 0 Belgium

Croatia 2 - 1 England

Final

France 4 - 2 Croatia

(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)