World Cup 2018 has entered the quarterfinals with not many big faces. What causes this absence? What causes the big ones to fall out of the 2018 World Cup? World Cup 2018 schedule Of the eight teams in the quarterfinals (Sweden, Russia, Croatia, Uruguay, Belgium, England, Brazil and France), only Brazil and France are considered big names. England is also a formidable team, but if placed on the table with Brazil or France, the Three are certainly not equal. Germany, Argentina, Spain, Portugal all left the 2018 World Cup in their own way. However, one common point that is easy to recognize is that besides tactical, human factors, having to go through a tight schedule throughout the season makes the players no longer maintain the highest level. Spain is ineffective against Russia, with slow and predictable ball rotation. Germany's "tank" is overwhelmed by Mexico's speedy header, while Lionel Messi plays as a lifeless, no longer able to break through the opponent...