Like World Cup entering the latter stage, stars take center stage and even with people like Spain, Portugal and Brazil eliminated before the semi-finals, that’s still true this year. Some of the remaining stars of the league aren’t household names yet, but that could change this week with a few exceptional performances.
Here are 10 of the most important players from the semi-finals — Argentina, Croatia, France and Maroc – still competing for the World Cup:
ten. Auerelian Tchouameni (France)
In the absence of N’Golo Kanté and Paul Pogba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, 22, took the helm of France’s midfield, playing at a top pace for 411 minutes in five appearances and completing 93.2. % of the top 335 passes in the league. try. Every team needs an engine and Tchouameni is French.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes a statement after scoring for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup | every angle
France’s Aurelien Tchouameni scored after scoring an impressive goal from inside the box against England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
9. Achraf Hakimi (Maroc)
No one has made more tackles at this year’s World Cup than Hakimi. He’s also among the league leaders in interceptions with seven; the only players with more are Aurélien Tchouaméni (France), Luka Modrić (Croatia) and Joško Gvardiol; Among those players, only Hakimi is a full-back.
Achraf Hakimi successfully scores a penalty that sends Morocco into the quarterfinals | World Cup 2022
Achraf Hakimi successfully scored the penalty to help Morocco advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in World Cup history.
8. Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina)
Argentina’s midfield has been criticized for not having much creativity beyond Lionel Messi, but de Paul has shown the importance of a midfielder willing to do the dirty work at the World Cup. He covered the most ground (32.5 miles), completed the most passes (436), and blocked the most passes. Without him, Argentina’s play is not effective.
7. Marcelo Brozovic (Croatian)
Against Japan in Round 16, Brozović broke his own record for the 10.3-mile run. Since the tournament began, he has run 44.6 miles on the field at an average of 8.9 miles per game, and also leads the team in number of direct passes completed resulting in shots (10). . He is a working horse.
6. Sofia Amrabat (Maroc)
Since the start of the knockout stages, Amrabat has faced some of the best midfielders in the world and has held his ground – in some cases, he’s outplayed them. When he is just 26 years old, you can be sure that there will be a market for him in the January transfer window. Ambarat currently plays for the mid-tier Serie A team Florentina.
5. Dominik Livakovic (Croatian)
Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine “Bono” Bonou He has the most clean sheets of any goalkeeper left and he has won the Man of the Match award on two separate occasions, but make no mistake: There is a huge gap between Dominik Livaković and the rest of the team. Yard. For context, Livaković saved 19 goals with a save rate of 86.4%; Bono has saved five goals with a save rate of 80%. Without a doubt, Livaković is the best goalkeeper left in the league.
Croatia’s Dominik Livakovic KEEPING ANIMAL against Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup | FOX FOOTBALL
Dominik Livakovic of Croatia became the final shield against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
4. Olivier Giroud (France)
Olivier Giroud, the all-time leading French goalscorer, has been constantly adding to his list. In 4 matches, the 36-year-old player has scored 4 goals, 1 goal behind the leader. His teammate Kylian Mbappé has five. No other team has two players with three goals.
Olivier Giroud delivers a GREAT header to win France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup | every angle
France’s Olivier Giroud hit an unbelievable header against England to win 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
3. Luka Modric (Croatian)
Modric led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup Final was impressive; him doing it again with an almost brand new team at the age of 37 is a victory unlike anything we’ve ever seen at a World Cup. His style of play is timeless, and his teammates play better because of it. No one has broken through Croatia’s defense more than Modrić (132 times).
2. Kylian Mbappe (France)
If this were the list of the 10 best players at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé will be number 1. At the age of 23, he’s already one of the greatest World Cup performers of all time, his five league-leading goals are a big reason why his dream of becoming a third repeat French champion is closer to reality. But France’s lineup is so stacked that it would still be a favorite without Mbappé. He’s crucial to his team’s success, but no more so than the No 1 player.
Kylian Mbappé goes SUPER for France, scoring 2 goals against Poland | every angle
Kylian Mbappé scored a sublime goal in the 74th minute to win the golden boot, then he doubled the lead in injury time to help France beat Poland 3-1.
first. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Teams plan Messi differently than Mbappé because Messi sits deeper in midfield — and, at 35, not as athletic as Mbappé — but they still plan him. Meticulous. Positive. And yet, Messi still finds a way to make key passes or goals at the right time. He is the reason Argentina have come close to reaching the Final for the second time in the last three World Cups, and his teammates will not dare to argue.
Lionel Messi switches to BEAST MOD mode for Argentina to meet Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022 | every angle
Lionel Messi uses BEAST MOD mode for Argentina to win against the Netherlands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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