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.
Senegal have qualified for the knockout stages for just the second time in their history despite the absence of star player Sadio Mane.
In Group G, Cameroon scored a stoppage time winner to beat a new look Brazil side 1-0, while Switzerland edged Serbia 3-2 in a heated clash. Brazil and Switzerland advance to the Round of 16 from Group G. Group H winners, Portugal lost 2-1 to South Korea which secured knockout qualification for the Koreans. Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0, however it wasn’t enough to advance to the last 16.
Switzerland booked a last-16 showdown with Portugal at the World Cup on Friday after a 3-2 win over Serbia in a bad-tempered match secured them second place in Group G.
Thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.