Worst match
France and Denmark played out the dullest of goalless draw at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow in their final Group C fixture. Both teams showed little ambition as they secured the point they needed to advance to the last 16.
Biggest failure
The reigning champions' curse continued in Russia as Germany were eliminated before reaching the last 16 following losses to Mexico and South Korea. The last three title holders - Italy, Spain and Germany - have now been knocked out at the group stage of the following World Cup.
Biggest surprise
Despite boasting a raft of world-class players, few experts gave Croatia a chance of being crowned champions before the tournament. But led by their midfield maestro Modric, coach Zlatko Dalic's men fell at the final hurdle - a remarkable achievement for a nation with a population of just over four million.
Biggest disappointment
Neymar entered the tournament with hopes of leading Brazil to their sixth World Cup title and making himself a favorite to win this year's Ballon d'Or. But he left Russia with both of those objectives - and his reputation - in tatters. The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored just twice and was the laughing stock of social media for his theatrical rolling and diving.
Best new talent
Without a doubt Kylian Mbappe wins this honor. Few doubted the 19-year-old's talent before the competition, but the Paris Saint-Germain forward's performances for France confirmed his status as football's newest superstar. Mbappe bagged four goals in Russia, including a stunning 30-yard drive in the final. His tournament highlight came in the round of 16 when he netted a brace and drew a penalty as Les Bleus beat Argentina 4-2. In doing so, Mbappe became only the second teenager to score twice in the same World Cup match. The other is Pele, who achieved the feat as a 17-year-old in 1958.
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