Japan started very well with rapid agression but simply couldn't survive the onslaught of a superior foe and two deadly strikes
Germany dominated but couldn't break through a stubborn numerically superior defense
Italy didn't even show up
Always think World Cups are so beautiful for associative memory. They come every four years, allow you to reflect on life, how far you have come, where you were when it last came and just an opportunity to somehow be grateful for everything.