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Argentina defender Marcos Rojo scored a dramatic late winner against Nigeria to take his team through to the knockout stage after a less than convincing performance. Photos: AFP

Japan made history after beating Colombia to become the first Asian team to beat a South American opponent at the World Cup. Photos: AFP

World Champions Germany made a shocking early exit after crashing to stunning defeats against Mexico and South Korea. Photos: AFP

Three stars of the tournament Harry Kane, Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo. The English star and the Portuguese superstar scored hattricks while Croatian midfield maestro Luka Modric punished Argentina with a sublime strike. Photos: AFP

Three stars of the tournament Harry Kane, Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo. The English star and the Portuguese superstar scored hattricks while Croatian midfield maestro Luka Modric punished Argentina with a sublime strike. Photos: AFP

World Champions Germany made a shocking early exit after crashing to stunning defeats against Mexico. Photos: AFP

Brazil's rising star Phillipe Coutinho led his country's charge for the hexa. Photos: AFP

Senegal left Russia dejected after becoming the first team ever to be eliminated by fair play rules. Photos: AFP