This World Cup has brought majesty to many nations and ignominy to many others! From the success of Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico and Ukraine to the falls of Sweden, Brazil, and France; this has been one to remember.
Welcome to the 2018 World Cup Finals!
The Nation of Italy
vs
The Nation of Ukraine
In the Battle of Group D!
Both Italy and Ukraine, (as well as Saudi Arabia) emerged with 6 points from the group, and Italy and Ukraine advanced on tiebreakers. The only team Ukraine lost to was 2-0 to Italy. The only game Italy dropped was 2-1 to Saudi Arabia. Both in Group D.
Will Italy win the re-match? Will Ukraine revenge themselves? Will the underdog of Ukraine emerge successful? No Eastern European nation has ever won the World Cup. For generations, people have discussed how Eastern European clubs should be taken seriously. And now Ukraine has a chance to make that permanent. To strike a blow for Dinamo Kiev and Shakhtar against Juventus and AC Milan.
Or will this match herald in a new age of Italian dominance and football. largely relegated to the sidelines in recent major competitions, a youth movement is afoot in Italy.
Italy is the 9th ranked team in the World
Ukraine is the 14th ranked team in the World
And yet, here they are. Perched on the eve of eternity. Of glory. Of permanence. Forever etched into the annals of history.
Who will win?
Italy Wins!
2-0. Identical to their match score before. And they have gotten another Cup for the mantle.
(Note that South Africa played Italy tough, lost to them barely, 1-0. Would we have won against Ukraine instead? Who knows!)
FIFA and Russia hope you enjoyed this iteration of the World Cup, which saw some remarkable sporting events played. It united nations, continents, and people of all sorts in an celebration of their achievements and potential. At the beginning, all 32 teams feel they can win. And look, none of the teams favored to be in the top where there! That proves
anyone can make it, and anyone can win.
We hope to see all of you in 2022 in Qatar!