The knockout stage is where reputations are made, but this World Cup has shown that teamwork often beats star power. Every quarterfinal has felt like a chess match, with one mistake capable of ending a nation’s dream.
Which player has surprised you the most in the knockout stage? For me, the biggest stories have come from players who stepped up when their teams needed them most.
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