Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is known for his ability to create chances out of thin air. His teammates will need more of his magic if they wish to progress against one the tournament favourites, Brazil, in the quarterfinals.
Morocco upset Spain 3-0 on penalties after going goalless in regular and extra time, whilst Portugal were relentless in their 6-1 thumping of Switzerland. The two winners will now meet in the quarter finals.
Morocco have made history by progressing to the quarterfinal of a world cup for the first time after beating Spain on penalties at the Education city stadium in Qatar.
The nature of the Brazilians celebrations has received some harsh backlash particularly after the third goal was scored when the Brazilian team ran to their manager Tite.
Jude Bellingham has been one of the standout performers of the World Cup in Qatar. The 19-year-old midfielder is the best English teenager at an international tournament since an 18-year-old Wayne Rooney shocked the world in EURO 2004 and the best at a world cup since Michael Owen in 1998.
Japan pushed Croatia to the brink, remaining 1-1 through regulation and extra time. Croatia eventually emerged as victors, winning 3-1 on penalties.
Kylian Mbappe has placed himself among the biggest names in World Cup history after a double against Poland took his world cup goal tally to nine goals in eleven appearances.
England set up a titanic World Cup quarter-final against holders France as Jude Bellingham’s masterclass inspired a 3-0 win against Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday.
In the first two Round of 16 games on Saturday, the Netherlands cruised to a 3-1 win over an overmatched USA team. Argentina fought their way to a 2-1 win over Australia. Argentina and the Netherlands will square off in the quarter finals.
Five breakout stars of the group stages in Qatar.