Livakovic was Croatia’s hero, saving three penalties in their shootout win over Japan. The goalkeeper had already come up with several stops during the game, too.

DOMINIK LIVAKOVIC

(Goalkeeper - Croatia)

The left-back scored one and set up another in Portugal’s thumping of the Swiss. He didn’t put a foot wrong all night; an immaculate display.

RAFA GUERREIRO

(Defender - Portugal)

He’s now 32, but Blind doesn’t appear to age. He was everywhere in the Netherlands’ win over the US, grabbing a goal and an assist.

DALEY BLIND

(Defender - Netherlands)

The leader of Portugal’s defence, he came up with an important goal. Personality, grit, determination… Everyone needs a Pepe in their team.

PEPE

(Defender - Portugal)

The full-back scored one and supplied two assists against the US. He was a constant, unstoppable menace down the right flank.

DENZEL DUMFRIES

(Defender - Netherlands)

Henderson was on target in England’s comfortable win over Senegal. He had an 89% pass-completion rate and brings key leadership to the side.

JORDAN HENDERSON

(Midfielder - England)

Vinícius starred in Brazil’s thrashing of South Korea, scoring once and providing an assist. He’s more and more influential for club and country.

VINÍCIUS JÚNIOR

(Midfielder - Brazil)

Paquetá played deeper than usual, but that didn’t stop him from contributing plenty in attack. He scored Brazil’s fourth and final goal.

LUCAS PAQUETÁ

(Midfielder - Brazil)

Mbappé once more demonstrated his God-given talent, with two goals and an assist in France’s win over Poland. He’s so hard to handle.

KYLIAN MBAPPÉ

(Forward - France)

Picked ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ramos scored a hat-trick and supplied an assist. What a way to mark your first World Cup start…

GONÇALO RAMOS

(Forward - Portugal)

In his 1,000th game as a pro, Messi scored once against Australia and was a source of danger throughout. He’s desperate to lift that trophy.

LEO MESSI

(Forward - Argentina)