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Top Players And Standout Stars From World Cup's First Week

  • Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves to hold Spain to a historic 0-0 — one of the tournament’s most surprising performances.
  • Lionel Messi scored a hat trick, breaking records and reminding everyone why he’s still regarded as the greatest.
  • USA’s Folarin Balogun netted a brace in a 4-1 win over Paraguay — the first U.S. men’s World Cup brace since 1930 and a major boost for their attack.
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