World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Yoane Wissa is a professional footballer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known for his role as a striker.
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After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
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