Russia's Alexander Kokorin performs a bicycle kick

Russia's Alexander Kokorin performs a bicycle kick to clear the ball ahead of Belgium's Toby Alderweireld during the group H World Cup soccer match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. (Photo by Natacha Pisarenko/AP Photo)

Toni Schumacher ended up saving the game for Germany against France by stopping two of the penalties in the World Cup 1982.

Toni Schumacher ended up saving the game for Germany, stopping two of the penalties. Germany made the final, which they lost 3-1 to Italy.

Football matches between Germany and France have always been extra special.

Football matches between Germany and France have always been extra special. The two teams first played in a World Cup in Sweden in 1958 in the playoff for third place. The French beat the Germans 6-3 in the match in a high-scoring affair. France's Just Fontaine, who scored 13 times at the 1958 tournament, ended the match with four goals to his name

Argentina's Diego Maradona juggles with the ball as he runs past Cameroon's Benjamin Massing in The 1990 World Cup

Argentina's Diego Maradona juggles with the ball as he runs past Cameroon's Benjamin Massing. Photograph: Daniel Garcia/AFP/Getty Image

Cameroon players celebrate their goal in the win against Argentina at the 1990 World Cup.

Cameroon players celebrate their goal in the win against Argentina at the 1990 World Cup. Photograph: Bob Thomas/Bob Thomas/Getty Images

Germany's Miroslav Klose, 2nd from left, stretches during an official training session one day before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Diego Maradona slams Argentina's over-reliance on Leo Messi, says team must improvement drastically to beat Beligum.

David Luiz has climbed to the top of the latest ranking, with other defenders also edging their way up the standings

Ahead of Argentina-Belgium on Saturday 5 July 2014, check out a picture of their encounter in the 1986 semi-final

Neymar is Too Much Passionate in World Cup 2014

A look back at the most iconic moments of 1962 World Cup

Brazilian player Zito celebrates scoring the second goal for Brazil during the 1962 World Cup final in Santiago, Chile. Brazil beat Czechoslovakia 3–1.

Messi Saved Argentina With This Brilliant Goal In Stoppage Time Against Iran June 21, 2014

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. | Ronald Martinez via Getty Images.  The magical Messi came through for Argentina once more, scoring in injury time to give his side their second win.

Miroslav Klose ties Ronaldo for most all-time World Cup goals with 15

Suarez hits out at critics 'Too many people in England laughed at my attitude'

Good Bye Spain 2014 World Cup Ended To You

Thank you, Spain, and goodbye: Long before the final whistle was blown, the obituaries had begun to flow. An era had ended. It was a lump-in-the-throat moment, and not just for Spain.