Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes, who plays for League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers, says it will be a "surreal feeling" to come up against Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina in the last-32 knockout stage of the World Cup.

Two Argentine YouTubers face felony charges after allegedly bypassing security at a World Cup match using bogus credentials at Hard Rock Stadium.

Paraguay will take inspiration from having beaten Argentina and Brazil in World Cup qualifiers when they take on four-time world champions Germany on Monday, coach Gustavo Alfaro said.

BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

With the USMNT officially avoiding his native Argentina in the World Cup knockout bracket, Mauricio Pochettino's reaction was an absolute masterclass.

Before we look ahead to World Cup knockout round, here's a look at players who have stood out so far. The usual suspects and some surprises.