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Lionel Messi was back in action on Thursday. But things did not go well for Argentina.

Argentina v Croatia: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Argentina v Croatia: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
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World Cup Day 8 was not a good one for Argentina. Lionel Messi and company were overrun by Croatia in the biggest matchup of the day. Earlier, France picked up three more points despite a curious lineup. In the opener, Australia held Denmark to a draw.

Here are the final scores and all the goals from the day:

World Cup scores and schedule For Day 8

Denmark 1-1. Australia

France 1-0 Peru

Croatia 3-0 Argentina

Let’s watch all the World Cup goals from Day 8

Croatia 3-0 Argentia

Ivan Rakitic calmly slots home the finishing goal

Luka Modric doubles Croatia’s lead with a cracker

Croatia goes ahead thanks to Ante Rebic — and Argentina’s goalkeeper.

France 1-0 Peru

Kylian Mbappé scores the only goal France needed

Denmark 1-1 Australia

Australia equalizes from the penalty spot

Denmark goes ahead through Christian Eriksen

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