Opinion

With the France forward having become the first teenager since Pele to net twice in a World Cup game, Goal looks back at other prodigious talents

There was a sense of cruel destiny as England somehow played themselves into a penalty shootout, but a glorious defiance in overcoming that barrier

The Greek centre-back will add some much-needed leadership to the Emirates Stadium dressing room, but may be less impressive on the pitch

Both legends bowed out of the tournament on Saturday, still without ever having scored a goal in the knockout stage. How will they be remembered?

Unlike the Barcelona ace, the world's most expensive player hasn't yet found his best form in Russia, which could prove costly against Mexico

The decision to remove Julen Lopetegui 48 hours before the action started in Russia proved catastrophic after replacement Fernando Hierro flopped

These players try to play the same kind of football which got trophies in 2008, 2010 and 2012 but they are missing the characteristics of champions

The Manchester United keeper is under immense pressure in the Spain goal following a high-profile mistake but it is the right decision to stick by him

The PSG striker scored with both of his shots on goal as Uruguay knocked the European champions out of the World Cup with a 2-1 win in Sochi

The Celeste have changed their image under genius coach Oscar Tabarez but they still boast a few players with the ability to provoke opponents

Diego Maradona was right when he claimed that the Uruguay ace is the game's best centre-half, and he has another chance to prove it against Portugal

Gareth Southgate made a raft of changes to his team but was forced to settle for second spot in World Cup Group G behind Belgium

With a new stadium to fill, and new owners with money to spend, the MLS side is right to gamble on the Englishman, even if he looked spent at Everton

Die Mannschaft suffered a shock exit after winning just one of their group games and now face a huge rebuild ahead of Euro 2020

The Bayern Munich forward has again struggled for Poland at a major tournament, meaning his dream move to Santiago Bernabeu does not look on the cards

Frank Lampard has backed the Three Lions to win the tournament, but are suggestions of a first triumph since 1966 realistic or wide of the mark?

The five-time champions can look forward to a last-16 date with Mexico and are also celebrating the elimination of Germany but work needs to be done

Carlos Queiroz's side are going home but plenty of fans around the world were willing them to go through against Portugal in their final group game

The Socceroos had gone into their game against Peru with qualification for the last 16 still a possibility but their limitations were brutally exposed

Despite the Juventus ace's willingness to find a way to play alongside his fellow left-footer, he is set to again start on the bench against Iceland

Euro 2016 top scorer has one goal here but the difference between France hitting expectations or going home early could come down to his scoring form

The forward has improved his game for Spain, scoring three goals in their first two matches and can carry that form into the new season with Atleti

With minimal fuss, Gareth Southgate's side produced a superb showing to seal their place in the last 16. Now they can start to dream of bigger things

The Manchester City forward has netted just twice for his country but still has a key role to play for Gareth Southgate's side in Russia

Joachim Low's side trailed 1-0 at half-time in their crucial clash with Sweden but managed to force a late winner in spite of Jerome Boateng's red

The records are tumbling for the Red Devils - who scored five goals for the first time ever in a World Cup match - and their all-time top scorer

Joachim Low's decision to leave the Manchester City winger of his squad for the World Cup is now looking even more ill-advised after defeat by Mexico

The Scandinavians' may not be the most talented squad in Russia, they have been transformed under Janne Andersson into a side capable of surprise wins

The major challenge for the bigger teams in Russia is figuring out how to put away those middling sides who have become so adept at repelling attacks