Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
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Key People
Amad Diallo is a professional footballer from Ivory Coast.
Arda Guler is a Real Madrid playmaker known for his creativity on the field.
Elijah Just is a forward for Motherwell and scored a double against Iran in the World Cup match.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jiovany Ramos is a Panamanian professional footballer recognized for his competitive spirit.
Joshua Kimmich is a German footballer and captain of the national team.
Jovo Lukic scored Bosnia's opening goal in the match against Canada.
Krépin Diatta is a Senegalese professional footballer known for his speed and agility.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Pedri is a Spanish professional footballer hailed for his vision and playmaking abilities.
Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer celebrated for his goal-scoring ability and application.
Vinícius Junior is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid.
Yasin Ayari is a Swedish professional footballer known for his offensive skills.
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Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
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