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Biggest Comebacks
Every knockout-stage match where the eventual winner was behind at half-time — a place in the tournament on the line, and a deficit overturned to keep it.
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2018–2026
- Croatia , WinnerSemi-final · 20182–1aetLuzhniki StadiumEngland
Trailed 0–1 at half-time.
- Japan Round of 16 · 20221–11–3 pens.Al Janoub StadiumCroatia
Trailed 0–1 at half-time.
- Netherlands Quarter-final · 20222–23–4 pens.Lusail Iconic StadiumArgentina
Trailed 0–1 at half-time.
- Brazil , WinnerRound of 32 · 20262–1NRG StadiumJapan
Trailed 0–1 at half-time.
- England , WinnerRound of 32 · 20262–1Mercedes-Benz StadiumDR Congo
Trailed 0–1 at half-time.
- Belgium , WinnerRound of 32 · 20263–2aetLumen FieldSenegal
Trailed 0–1 at half-time.
- Argentina , WinnerRound of 16 · 20263–2Mercedes-Benz StadiumEgypt
Trailed 0–1 at half-time.
