Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico)
Ochoa had to wait eight years to attend a major tournament after his first call-up  in 2006, but he immediately shined.
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico)
Ochoa had to wait eight years to attend a major tournament after his first call-up  in 2006, but he immediately shined.
Right back Daley Blind (Netherlands)
The son of famous player Danny Blind (shirt number 5) not only plays a full role as a full-back, but also becomes a powerful weapon for the Netherlands in Brazil this summer thanks to his excellent long passing ability.
With Blind’s long shots combined with Van Persie’s terrifying speed, Robben was thoroughly used by the Netherlands in all three group stage matches, which they won, destroying Spain 5-1 and defeating Australia 3-2.
Right back Daley Blind (Netherlands)
The son of famous player Danny Blind (shirt number 5) not only plays a full role as a full-back, but also becomes a powerful weapon for the Netherlands in Brazil this summer thanks to his excellent long passing ability.
With Blind’s long shots combined with Van Persie’s terrifying speed, Robben was thoroughly used by the Netherlands in all three group stage matches, which they won, destroying Spain 5-1 and defeating Australia 3-2.
Midfielder Gary Medel (Chile)
With full strength, precise intervention, fierce tackling and skillful ball retention, Medel (white shirt) became a shining star in Chile’s defense in the group stage.
Midfielder Gary Medel (Chile)
With full strength, precise intervention, fierce tackling and skillful ball retention, Medel (white shirt) became a shining star in Chile’s defense in the group stage.
Midfielder Giancarlo Gonzalez (Costa Rica)
Gonzalez (left) is the nucleus of the Costa Rican national defense quartet, which caused a big surprise by finishing first in Group D of death.
Midfielder Giancarlo Gonzalez (Costa Rica)
Gonzalez (left) is the nucleus of the Costa Rican national defense quartet, which caused a big surprise by finishing first in Group D of death.
Right back Serge Aurier (Ivory Coast)
The 21-year-old player from the French club Toulouse is considered a discovery at the right-back position, although his Ivory Coast could not pass the group stage.
Impressed with Aurier’s ability to attack and defend, coach Arsene Wenger is planning to bring this young talent to replace Bacary Sagna, a key player who just joined Man City before the World Cup.
Right back Serge Aurier (Ivory Coast)
The 21-year-old player from the French club Toulouse is considered a discovery at the right-back position, although his Ivory Coast could not pass the group stage.
Impressed with Aurier’s ability to attack and defend, coach Arsene Wenger is planning to bring this young talent to replace Bacary Sagna, a key player who just joined Man City before the World Cup.
Shuttle midfielder Paul Pogba (France)
The 21-year-old player played surprisingly maturely and confidently in his first time with the French team at a major tournament.
Shuttle midfielder Paul Pogba (France)
The 21-year-old player played surprisingly maturely and confidently in his first time with the French team at a major tournament.
Defensive midfielder Jermaine Jones (USA)
Jones’ (red shirt) tenacity, ball recovery and extremely effective hand-to-hand combat skills are considered a special factor that helped the US win the right to continue despite being rated lower than in Group G, where
Defensive midfielder Jermaine Jones (USA)
Jones’ (red shirt) tenacity, ball recovery and extremely effective hand-to-hand combat skills are considered a special factor that helped the US win the right to continue despite being rated lower than in Group G, where
Left guard Neymar (Brazil)
The four goals and the inspiration that Neymar gave Brazil were more than enough for him to be placed in the group stage’s typical team.
Left guard Neymar (Brazil)
The four goals and the inspiration that Neymar gave Brazil were more than enough for him to be placed in the group stage’s typical team.
Midshipman James Rodriguez (Colombia)
Falcao was absent due to injury, Jackson Martinez did not meet expectations, but Colombia’s offense in this World Cup group stage is still formidable, thanks to the talent of Rodriguez (yellow shirt).
The conductor, who plays for Monaco, scored in all three matches, helping Colombia win all the matches and advance to the top of Group C.
Midshipman James Rodriguez (Colombia)
Falcao was absent due to injury, Jackson Martinez did not meet expectations, but Colombia’s offense in this World Cup group stage is still formidable, thanks to the talent of Rodriguez (yellow shirt).
The conductor, who plays for Monaco, scored in all three matches, helping Colombia win all the matches and advance to the top of Group C.
Right guard Arjen Robben (Netherlands)
At the age of 30, Robben (orange shirt) is at the peak of his career.
Robben opened fire, scoring three goals in the first two rounds, before inspiring the Netherlands to win the final match against Chile to close the group stage with a winning record.
Right guard Arjen Robben (Netherlands)
At the age of 30, Robben (orange shirt) is at the peak of his career.
Robben opened fire, scoring three goals in the first two rounds, before inspiring the Netherlands to win the final match against Chile to close the group stage with a winning record.
Center forward Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Under tremendous pressure before entering the tournament, Messi showed that he could live with that pressure, turning it into motivation to shine, as the person who lights the way to lead Argentina to victory.
Messi shined in all three group stage matches, scoring decisive goals at the most difficult times for the home team, helping Argentina finish victorious.
Center forward Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Under tremendous pressure before entering the tournament, Messi showed that he could live with that pressure, turning it into motivation to shine, as the person who lights the way to lead Argentina to victory.
Messi shined in all three group stage matches, scoring decisive goals at the most difficult times for the home team, helping Argentina finish victorious.
Coach Jorge Luis Pinto (Costa Rica)
Costa Rica was listed as a runner when they were in the group of death – Group D – at the 2014 World Cup. But they finished in first place in the group, with a record of two wins and one draw.
In addition to the efforts of the players, Coach Pinto’s role in connecting, inspiring and guiding the team also deserves praise.
Coach Jorge Luis Pinto (Costa Rica)
Costa Rica was listed as a runner when they were in the group of death – Group D – at the 2014 World Cup. But they finished in first place in the group, with a record of two wins and one draw.
In addition to the efforts of the players, Coach Pinto’s role in connecting, inspiring and guiding the team also deserves praise.
Team of the group stage as voted by ESPN.
Team of the group stage as voted by ESPN.
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