The final round of group-stage fixtures brought plenty of tension as nations battled for qualification and favourable knockout-round draws. Although there were not many upsets, there was no shortage of talismanic performances as individuals stepped up for their Nation. From Ousmane Dembélé's ruthless finishing to Lamine Camara's creative masterclass and Davinson Sánchez's defensive resilience, GW3 provided a fitting conclusion to the group stage and provided an overview for w

After a relatively cautious opening round, Matchweek 2 of the World Cup saw the tournament truly burst into life. Goals flew in across the groups as many of the competition's highest-ranked nations began to separate themselves from the chasing pack. France continued to showcase why they are among the favourites, the Netherlands produced one of the performances of the round, and Japan once again demonstrated that they are far more than just a technically gifted side. Attacking

Throughout every World Cup, there is always a surprise nation which goes far in the tournament, making an unprecedented appearance in the latter rounds. This year, it is expected to be a very open competition, with many emerging nations starting to assemble strong squads. This demonstrates the rise in ability of these countries at the youth level as more nations look to rival the big boys of international football. However, it can make the choice for a dark horse very difficu