The first knockout stage (round 16) of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is finally behind us – as Portugal raised the bar on Tuesday at Lusail Iconic Stadium against Switzerland in six goals thrilling result.
Put together the most remarkable team and individual performances – as the Team of the Week.
With multiple features – Brazil, Netherlands and Portugal earned combined spots of six, while Japan, Spain, Morocco, Argentina and France, saw one each.
Made history with the first hat-trick in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage since 1990, when Tomas Skuhrary bagged three goals for Czechoslovakia against Costa Rica – Portuguese starlet Goncalo Ramos was named the Star Player Of The Week.
The 21-year-old SL Benfica forward together with teammates Raphael Guerreiro, Pepe and Rafael Leao’s goals helped his side reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 2006.
France brace hero – Kylian Mbappe, and Netherland’s Denzel Dumfries, who scored a goal and assisted twice, were the other impressive stars who made the team as well.
2022 FIFA World Cup Team of the Week After Round 16.
Goalkeeper
Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Defenders
Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands)
Daley Blind
Thiago Silva (Brazil)
Raphael Guerreiro (Portugal)
Midfielders
Rodri (Spain)
Wataru Endo (Japan)
Lucas Paqueta (Brazil)
Attackers
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Kylian Mbappe (France)
Goncalo Ramos (Portugal).
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