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Brazil's win over Serbia capped off the first round of matches at the Qatar World Cup and there have been a whole host of fabulous individual displays.
Richarlison stole the show for Brazil with a brace, Olivier Giroud edged closer to history for France and both Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham looked superb in England's 6-2 rout of Iran.
Richarlison scored a stunning acrobatic goal as he fired Brazil to victory over Serbia
Many would have expected Lionel Messi to star, only to see Argentina get turned over by Saudi Arabia. Then there was Germany, who let their lead slip to lose 2-1 to Japan.
Sportsmail picks out the best XI of the opening round of World Cup matches.
(4-2-3-1) GOALKEEPERGuillermo Ochoa (Mexico)
A Man-of-the-Match display and a penalty save to keep Mexico's hopes of the knockout stages alive, Ochoa just edges out Belgium's Thibaut Courtois for the spot between the sticks.
Ochoa is a hero, a legend, in Mexico for his years of service in the national team and he only elevated his status as one of their all-time greats with his huge contribution in their opening game.
At 37 he holds a wealth of experience and his penalty save was no fluke, given the fact he was studying Lewandowski's spot-kicks for the past two weeks.
Guillermo Ochoa may be 37 but he showed all of his class to save a penalty against Poland
'We worked on this the last two weeks, even the last month, with the goalkeeping coach,' Ochoa said after the 0-0 draw.
'It's always difficult when you watch videos of Lewandowski's penalties. You see more than 50 penalties and you never know which place to choose.
'I'm happy to have saved his penalty and kept a clean sheet.'
Mexico take on an Argentina side licking their wounds having been humbled by Saudi Arabia in the first game and so Ochoa can expect an onslaught on his goal once more.
DEFENDERSAchraf Hakimi (Morocco)
News that Hakimi may be out of Morocco's second game against Belgium on Sunday should be sounding the alarm given how much joy he got in their 0-0 opener against Croatia.
A clean sheet, first and foremost, but the PSG full-back's all-round game was brilliant to watch at times.
A lot is made about the importance of Hakim Ziyech but the Chelsea man in tandem down the right with Hakimi can cause major issues.
Went close with a rifled effort against Croatia and will be a huge loss if he's injured.
Hassan Al-Tambakti (Saudi Arabia)
His celebration at the end, when he punched the air and let out a roar, said it all after stunning tournament favourites Argentina.
And make no mistake that Hassan Al-Tambakti, the 23-year-old centre back, was as good as anyone on the pitch in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 win.
Saudi Arabia defender Hassan Al-Tambakti (left) put in a formidable display against Argentina
The centre back, who plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, caught the eye with some heroic blocks and he marshalled both Messi and Lautaro Martinez exquisitely.
Argentina threw everything at Saudi Arabia and yet they stood firm, with Al-Tambakti celebrating each crucial defensive intervention like a goal.
Keep this up and he'll be hot property in January.
Diego Godin (Uruguay)
There was little to celebrate from Uruguay 0-0 South Korea - but a word on the defence.
Diego Godin struck the post and given South Korea failed to register a single shot on target - in fairness, neither did Uruguay - we'll give some credit to Godin.
The 36-year-old just oozes class and what he lacks in pace he makes up for in football IQ. Almost like he knows what will happen before it actually does.
Luke Shaw (England)
The thing about Luke Shaw and England is that the Manchester United left back is incredibly valuable at major tournaments.
His assist for Jude Bellingham's goal, the opener in the 6-2 win over Iran, made it five goal involvements from his last five England games at major tournaments.
He is dependable for Southgate and while there is a hairy moment or two defensively - and tougher tests to come - Shaw has a knack of delivering on the biggest of stages.
Luke Shaw's assist for England's opening goal vs Iran - scored by Jude Bellingham - makes it five goal involvements in the Man United star's last five matches at major tournaments
Jude Bellingham (England)
Just how much is Jude Bellingham worth? £150million? £200m? Every performance at this World Cup holds the potential to add even to his price tag and his World Cup debut against Iran was a mightily impressive start.
Bellingham made the run into the box that was picked out by Shaw as he nodded England in front with his first goal for the Three Lions.
He just looks so at ease on the ball, and in
