World Cup 2018 Week in Review: What You Missed and What to Watch For

Week three of the World Cup brought both expected outcomes, like Brazil advancing, and stunning ones, like Russia overcoming Spain. Below, check out the most buzzworthy moments from the third week of the Cup, in addition to a primer on what's coming next.

Saturday, in the tournament's 50th match and the first Round of 16 contest, France bested Lionel Messi and Argentina, 4-3, in Kazan. Argentina had a 2-1 lead in the second half.

Argentina take the lead! 🇦🇷

Messi's shot gets redirected into the back of the net by Mercado to make it 2-1 just minutes into the second half. pic.twitter.com/5jpBjCbdmy

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 30, 2018

But it all went downhill after Benjamin Pavard knotted the game with a brilliant finish.

Pavard to Di Maria: Anything you can do I can do better! 🚀😱 pic.twitter.com/ugnBrIyp0i

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 30, 2018

It then took only 11 minutes for France to go up 4-2.

Mbappé AGAIN!

The 19-year-old gets his second of the game to put France up 4-2. pic.twitter.com/1mY2fN2MBc

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 30, 2018

With the loss, Argentina was eliminated.

The other biggest name in the tournament—Cristiano Ronaldo—was also eliminated Saturday, as his Portugal squad fell 2-1 to Uruguay, whose Edinson Cavani scored twice in the W.

Suarez finds Cavani at the back post to put Uruguay up 1-0 early in the game! pic.twitter.com/BUlHpqWSI0

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 30, 2018

PURE. CLASS. 🔥

Cavani one-times a curler into the back of the net to re-take the lead for Uruguay. pic.twitter.com/JZhmTqE1s4

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 30, 2018

Portugal seemed in command for much of the game, maintaining possession for 67 percent of the time and amassing 20 shots to Uruguay's five, but couldn't convert when it mattered most.

Host country Russia advanced after a highly competitive match with Spain in Moscow Sunday. Spain had a chance to seal the win in the final minutes of regulation but couldn't make it happen.

Andres Iniesta gets a chance but it's saved by Akinfeev!

Will we see a winner or are we heading to extra time? pic.twitter.com/3JKzmAirVr

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 1, 2018

It came down to penalty kicks, and Russia pulled out a 4-3 win, elating its native fans.

Disappointment for Spain, elation for Russia.

Watch the full penalty shootout. 👇 pic.twitter.com/t4HxiYg8a7

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 1, 2018

Russia fans are pretty hyped! 🇷🇺🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/1DueBbL0Qn

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 1, 2018

Mexico had a strong tournament and played well in the Round of 16, but ultimately it couldn't top heavily favored Brazil, which advanced with a 2-0 win. The score was 0-0 until Neymar got Brazil on the board.

NEYMAR PUTS BRAZIL AHEAD!

The Brazilian taps home a Willian cross to make it 1-0 early in the second half. pic.twitter.com/p7aDi34UhP

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2018

With time winding down, Brazil's Roberto Firmino sealed the win.

FIRMINO MAKES IT 2-0!

Neymar's shot gets deflected into Firmino's path and the Liverpool man taps it home to double Brazil's lead. pic.twitter.com/myy7bXRehU

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2018